Local Management Board and Social Services Host Open Table Founder, Jon Katov

(Bel Air, MD) - - The Harford County Department of Community Services Local Management Board and the Harford County Department of Social Services partnered to host an event bringing together local leaders and faith communities to learn about the Open Table Model.

 

Jon Katov developed The Open Table Model.  It’s based on an encounter with a homeless man in 2005 that he mentored through his church in an effort to help him get back on his feet.   The Model is now followed in 15 states and more than 45 cities across the country. Read more...

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Presents Its Annual Passion Play

Joppa, MD – Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church will be presenting its annual Passion Play, “Had it not been for a man called Jesus”. The play is a dramatic presentation depicting the trial, suffering and death of Jesus Christ. 

 

In its 20th year, the Passion Play continues to be memorable. Trinity’s Lead Pastor, Paul Austin encourages everyone to attend. Read more...

Manifold Greatness at Hays-Heighe House

Exhibit tells the story of the King James Bible

 

Bel Air, MD – Manifold Greatness: The Creation and Afterlife of the King James Bible, a traveling exhibition at the Hays-Heighe House at Harford Community College, celebrates the 400th anniversary of the first printing of the King James Bible and examines its fascinating and complex history. Read more...

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Presents Its Annual Passion Play

Joppa, MD – Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church will be presenting its annual Passion Play, “Had it not been for a man called Jesus”. The play is a dramatic presentation depicting the trial, suffering and death of Jesus Christ. In its 19th year, the Passion Play promises to be memorable. Read more...

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church to Present Women of the Bible

A Dramatic Presentation by Anita Gutschick

 

Joppa, MD – Trinity Lutheran Church in Joppa invites you to attend a presentation of “Women of the Bible” by national Christian actor Anita Gutschick. Ms. Gutschick will dramatize the lives of three different women from the Bible. Attendees will experience stories as they reach across the generations touching hearts and empowering us to face challenges in our daily lives. You will laugh, cry, and see yourself in these stories. The performance will take place Trinity Lutheran Church, located at 1100 Philadelphia Road. The event is open to the public for an admission fee of $22.00, which includes a continental breakfast. Read more...

Edgewood's Back to Church Sunday is September 30

An opportunity for you and your neighbors to get back into church, or maybe to experience church for the first time on September 30. It can be easy to get busy and out of the habit of going to church. This is your chance to check it out! You will be welcomed but not overwhelmed. So Relax. It doesn't matter what you wear. You will not be asked to do anything but sit back and enjoy. You will learn something new: you will be encouraged: you may even be surprised! Read more...

Conference on World Evangelism

Forest Ridge Baptist Church, 2435 Bailey Road, Forest Hill, will be conducting a Conference on World Evangelism, September 26-30 featuring missionaries from the Netherlands, Brazil, the Philippines, and Ghana. Read more...

Good Shepherd to Install Senior Pastor

The Rev. Jeanne Madsen will be installed as Senior Pastor of The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1515 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, on Sunday, September 23 at 3:30 p.m. A light reception will follow the installation service.

Delaware-Maryland Synod Bishop Wolfgang D. Herz-Lane will preach. The Rev. Christine Parker, Dean of the synod’s Harford Conference and Pastor of Lord of Life Lutheran Church, Edgewood, will preside at the service and install Pastor Jeanne. Read more...

Rally Day -- Beginning of a New Year!

"Jump On IN!" JOIN 2012 -- Rally Day Sunday, the beginning of a new year, is Sept. 9 at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1515 Emmorton Road, Bel Air.

Services "fall back" to 8 and 11 a.m., a Ministry Fair and coffee social offer time to meet and greet and learn about our many ministries from 9 to 11 a.m. in the Celebration Hall, and Sunday school begins a new year at 9:30 a.m. in the sanctuary. There is something for all ages. Read more...

Bel Air Church, APG join to Host National Gospel Artist in Concert Honoring Wounded Warriors

WBAL’s Tim Tooten joins as master of ceremonies for concert featuring Yolanda Adams

(Bel Air, MD) – Ames United Methodist Church in Bel Air is teaming with Aberdeen Proving Ground’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation program to host a gospel concert featuring Grammy and Dove-winning artist Yolanda Adams, Saturday, August 18, 2012 at 3 p.m. at the post theater, located at 3245 Frankford Street (Bldg. 3245). The concert pays tribute to wounded warriors in Maryland. Read more...

Trinity Lutheran Church to Host Vacation Bible School

Joppa, MD – Trinity Lutheran Church will be hosting an Amazing Desert Journey themed Vacation Bible School. At this weeklong Vacation Bible School, kids will participate in fun-filled activities, while learning what it means to meet up with Jesus and just how much God loves them. "We are all looking forward to sharing this event with children and parents in the community. We hope they will all join us for an Amazing Desert Journey." Read more...

Choral Concert to Benefit Harford County's FCCAU's Welcome One Homeless Shelter

A benefit choral concert to raise money for Harford County's only permanent homeless shelter (FCCAU's Welcome One Shelter) will be held on Saturday, June 2 at 7 PM in Legacy Hall at First Presbyterian Church (225 N. Main Street, Bel Air, 21014 - corner of Main & Broadway). Read more...

Global Day of Prayer in Harford County

GLOBAL DAY OF PRAYER is on Pentecost Sunday, May 27, 2012. Four separate gatherings this year in Aberdeen, Bel Air, Edgewood/Joppa, and Havre de Grace.

Pastors and leaders from each area will offer prayers for our world, our nation, our state, our county and our neighborhood. Read more...

Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Presents Its Annual Passion Play

Joppa, MD – Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church will be presenting its annual Passion Play, “Had it not been for a man called Jesus”. The play is a dramatic presentation depicting the trial, suffering and death of Jesus Christ. In its 18th year, the Passion Play promises to be memorable. Read more...

Purim Celebration at Temple Adas Shalom

Temple Adas Shalom announces this year's Purim Celebration - The PURIM Factor

Come to Temple Adas Shalom in Havre de Grace on Sunday, March 11 at 9:00a.m. sharp. This year's Purim Celebration - The PURIM Factor - promises to be even better than last year. We'll have Sig Gast's incredible Megillah Reading, the choir's musical Purim schpiel, featuring original lyrics that will leave you singing (and laughing) in the aisles; and the best Purim Carnival this side of the Alps! Read more...

Good Shepherd Welcomes Pastor Jeanne Madsen

The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1515 Emmorton Road, Bel Air, invites you to Sunday services at 8 and 11 a.m. on February 5 and February 12.

We welcome new Senior Pastor The Rev. Jeanne Madsen today. Sunday school and adult FED Hour are at 9:30 a.m., with “Jesus the Healer” for children and “Parenting in a Defective World” and “Bring Your Own Bulletin/Bible” for adults. Read more...

Mountain Christian School Open House - Saturday, November 19

Come Experience the Difference! Open House Saturday, November 19 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

A staff committed to excellence in Christian education. An academically challenging and Biblically centered curriculum focus.Extra-curricular activities such as basketball, soccer, cross country, cheerleading, band, chorus, Bible quiz, student government, service projects, etc. Read more...

Chabad Launches Torah Studies Course

New Semester Explores Judaism’s Relevance in Modern Life

Chabad Jewish Center of Harford County will launch the first season of its 2011 -2012 Torah Studies course This Wednesday. Classes will be held at the Chabad Center, 102 North Main St. in Bel Air, beginning October 26, 7:30 – 8:30 pm, and continue for eleven consecutive Wednesday evenings. Like all of Chabad's programs, this latest adult education offering is designed for people at all levels of Jewish knowledge. Read more...

Bereavement Seminar at St. Ignatius

Beginning October 12, St. Ignatius will host an 8 week Bereavement Seminar, based on Dr. Alan Wolfelt's book, "Understanding Your Grief: Ten Essential Touchstones for Finding Hope and Healing Your Heart." Meetings will be held in the Parish Center Madonna Room from 3pm to 5pm each Wednesday through December 7 (no meeting on November 23rd). Read more...

Chabad Jewish Center Prepares for High Holiday Services

In anticipation of the upcoming Jewish New Year celebrated September 28-30, the Chabad Jewish Center in Bel Air has announced its High Holiday Services schedule. They will be “warm, friendly, traditional, and open to all,” says Chabad’s Executive Director, Rabbi Kushi Schusterman.

All are welcome to Services at Chabad, free of charge, regardless of background or affiliation. Membership is not required to join and there are no prerequisites. All prayers will combine the original Hebrew and translated English. Read more...