Frederick MD Congregations The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

06/15/2026

🎶 Coming to Songs of Hope - A Free Community Event to Benefit Women & Children on June 26th? Bring a donation and double your impact!

When you head to Frederick Keys Stadium on Friday, June 26th at 5:00 PM, toss a few items in a bag and help support local neighbors in need. Songs of Hope is collecting donations for three amazing Frederick-area nonprofits that serve women and children in our community:

🧴 Shampoo, conditioner & body wash for Helping Hands and Caring Hearts

🎒 Snacks & shelf-stable food for Blessings in a Backpack Frederick Chapter (see flyer for complete list of accepted foods)

🩹 Wet wipes, body powder & hygiene supplies for Living Water Shower Ministry (see flyer for more needed items)

Every item donated goes directly to people in our community who need it most. See the flyers below for full lists of needed items — and thank you for helping make Songs of Hope a true celebration of community care! 💙

Can't make it to the event? Early drop-off is also available at local meetinghouses of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. See flyers for details.

06/11/2026

Communication Council members Joy Wise and Alanna Moody had the opportunity to attend today's Hard Hat Tour and Information-Sharing Event at the future Frederick Youth Center and left truly inspired. Touring the space at 300 Scotty's Bus Lane and hearing the vision for young people ages 12–24, it was clear that the collaboration, passion, and commitment to Frederick's youth are something special.

A huge thank you to the incredible young people at the Frederick Youthcouncil for their work to make this happen! Your dedication is truly inspiring!

This center is going to make a real difference and it wouldn't be possible without the generous support of the Ausherman Family Foundation, Frederick County Government, MD, and The City of Frederick. We can't wait to see it come to life!

Learn more at 👉 https://www.frederick12to24.org/youth-center/

06/10/2026

🎶 Songs of Hope Service Project 🎶

The Hagerstown Stake has been invited to support the local nonprofit Helping Hands and Caring Hearts during the Songs of Hope event on June 26.

We are asking members to bring donations of:

🧴 Shampoo
🧴 Conditioner
🧴 Body Wash

These everyday essentials help individuals and families in our community who are facing difficult circumstances.

Donations may be brought directly to the Songs of Hope event. Collection boxes will also be available in meetinghouses at Hagerstown on Mt Aetna Rd and Cumberland on Cash Valley Rd, donations may also be dropped off there prior to the event.

Thank you for helping us share hope through simple acts of service. Every donation can make a difference.

06/08/2026

As we celebrate America's 250th birthday, here's another meaningful way to mark the occasion right here in Frederick!

Frederick County Public Libraries is hosting Frederick's first-ever local TED Democracy event, a daylong livestream of TED Talks from TED Democracy Philadelphia: Founding Futures, exploring the past, present, and future of modern democracy.

Join civic-minded community members at New Spire Arts (15 W. Patrick Street) for thought-provoking ideas and conversation about what democracy looks like for the next 250 years.

📅 Details and FREE tickets: fcpl.org/participate/TEDDemocracy

This is the kind of conversation that matters. Hope to see you there! 🗽

06/07/2026

Join us for Songs of Hope - A Free Community Event to Benefit Women & Children on June 26th! 💙

Songs Of Hope Friday June 26th, 20265-9pmFredrick Keys Stadium

05/29/2026

We've already shared about President Camille N. Johnson's visit to Maryland, but we couldn't resist sharing a few behind-the-scenes looks!

From a tour of the U.S. Naval Academy and meaningful conversations with midshipmen, to uplifting gatherings with youth, local leaders, and women across the region, it was a visit full of faith, service, and inspiration.

We are so grateful to everyone who participated and helped create such a warm and welcoming atmosphere. We loved hearing from President Johnson and from fellow Marylander, Eme Martin who serves on the Relief Society General Advisory Council. These experiences strengthen our faith and remind us of our shared purpose.

Organized in 1842, the Relief Society is the women's organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Now, over eight million members of the Relief Society provide temporal and spiritual relief to our sisters and brothers around the world. Jesus Christ is the source of our relief.

05/27/2026

Earlier this month, General Relief Society President Camille N. Johnson made a memorable visit to Maryland! She met with Governor Wes Moore to discuss expanding service opportunities and strengthening communities across the state. Governor Moore, already familiar with JustServe.org, a free website that connects volunteers with local service opportunities, shared his vision for growing participation statewide. He summed it up simply: "Service is something we believe to our core."

President Johnson also visited the United States Naval Academy, where she toured and ministered to Latter-day Saint midshipmen. And we in the Frederick congregations were so grateful to host her for devotionals. Women and youth from Frederick and surrounding areas gathered to hear her speak.

The Relief Society is the women's organization of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, dedicated to fostering spiritual strength and improving the welfare of our sisters and brothers around the world. Organized in 1842, it is more than 8 million women strong today.

Read more: https://www.thechurchnews.com/leaders/2026/05/26/president-camille-n-johnson-maryland-justserve-service-priorities/

05/26/2026

This Sunday, our congregations join Latter-day Saints all over the United States for a special 5th-Sunday lesson on religious freedom. As the United States approaches its 250th anniversary, we're invited to pause and give thanks. This lesson "is not a history lesson or a political discussion. It's an opportunity to rejoice in 'the Lord our God, who has redeemed us and made us free'" (see Alma 58:41).

And this freedom isn't just for us as members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Joseph Smith declared:

"I am bold to declare before Heaven that I am just as ready to die in defending the rights of a Presbyterian, a Baptist, or a good man of any other denomination; for the same principle which would trample upon the rights of the Latter-day Saints would trample upon the rights of the Roman Catholics, or of any other denomination who may be unpopular and too weak to defend themselves."

Religious liberty is a blessing for ALL of God's children. All are welcome to join us this Sunday, May 31! Find a chapel near you: churchofjesuschrist.org/welcome/find-a-church

A discussion guide and resources are available in Gospel Library under Books and Lessons → Religious Freedom. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/books-and-lessons/religious-freedom?lang=eng

05/12/2026

As our nation marks 250 years, the Washington DC Temple Visitors' Center has some beautiful ways to celebrate and everything is completely free and open to the public.

🎻 May 17 — "Why I Believe" Fireside with Michael & Hayleigh Vance and Chrissy Thomas — A meaningful evening of testimony shared through music.

🎵 May 21 — American Festival Chorus, directed by Dr. Craig Jessop — An evening of patriotic and spiritual music that's sure to stir the heart.

🎻 May 31 — Elephant Rock Strings & Friends: 250 Years of American Music — Young musicians ages 11–20 take you on a journey through American history in music, from early fiddle tunes and spirituals to bluegrass and jazz.

Save the date (June 6 or 14) for the Washington D.C. Temple Choir's Let Freedom Ring! concert. It's going to be a special one. 🎶

All events are at the Washington D.C. Temple Visitors' Center in Kensington, MD and are FREE. No tickets needed.

Full details at dctemplevisitorscenter.org/upcoming-events

05/11/2026

We are so grateful for Dr. Wayne Allgaier and the many lives he and his wonderful family have blessed through a lifetime of service!

Frederick Magazine recently featured Dr. Allgaier, shining a spotlight on the rich history of Brunswick, where he has practiced medicine and served the community for many years caring for patients throughout Brunswick and across the county.

In the article, Dr. Allgaier shares a bit about his opportunity to serve alongside Mission of Mercy and Brunswick Beacon, two wonderful organizations doing incredible work in our community.

Beyond his medical service, Dr. Allgaier and his family have also given their time in service through missions for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and we are proud to call him a beloved member of our Brunswick congregation.

What a beautiful example of a life dedicated to healing and service. Read the full article here: https://www.frederickmagazine.com/articles/talking-history-dr-wayne-allgaier

Decades before Brunswick, MD ’s current revitalization, Dr. Wayne Allgaier and his wife Vicki arrived in town to establish a medical practice and a place to raise their children. Some 50 years later, his contributions to Brunswick and Frederick County are immeasurable, whether in the form of patient house calls that he made until his retirement or in significant public service that he continues to this day.

Click here to read more: www.frederickmagazine.com/articles/talking-history-dr-wayne-allgaier