This Sunday’s Worship: March 10
(Sunday, March 10th At 11 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Ephesians 2:1-10 and John 3:14-21
Sermon: Exposed by Pastor Mark Harper
“Why did it have to be snakes?” --Indiana Jones
“Mature love casts out fear.” —1 John 4:18 (Cotton Patch Version)
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Worship Video and Audio, March 3
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, are now available.
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This Sunday’s Worship: March 3
(Sunday, March 3rd At 11 AM, Hybrid Communion Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: 2 Samuel 7:1-7 and John 2:13-25
Sermon: The Power of Place by Pastor Mark Harper
“There are no unsacred places; there are only sacred places and desecrated places.” -Wendell Berry
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This Sunday’s Worship: February 25
(Sunday, February 25th At 11 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Genesis 17:1-7,15-16 and Mark 8:31-38
Sermon: Rebuking Jesus by Pastor Mark Harper
“The message of the cross is sheer folly to those on the way to destruction, but to us, who are on the way to salvation, it is the power of God.” -1 Corinthians 1:18
TPPC History and a Tour of Its Buildings
Join long-time member and amateur historian, Jill Feasley, on Sunday, March 10th, from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. as she discusses the 131-year history of Takoma Park Presbyterian Church. At the end of the talk, she will give attendees who are interested a behind-the-scenes tour of the church buildings.
Worship Video and Audio, February 18
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, are now available.
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This Sunday’s Worship: February 18
(Sunday, February 18th At 11 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Genesis 9:8-15 and Mark 1:9-15
Sermon: When God Takes the Wheel by Pastor Mark Harper
“The wilderness is a dangerous place. You only go there if you have to.” from “Godly Play” Sunday School Curriculum
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Worship Video and Audio, February 11
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, February 11, 2024, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, are now available.
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This Sunday’s Worship: February 11
(Sunday, February 11th At 11 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Mark 8:34-35 and Mark 9:2-9
Sermon: Servant Summit by Pastor Mark Harper
“A church is a place you go out from. Just so, a mountain is a place you come down from. Listen. See. Come down. Go out.” - Bill Wylie-Kellermann
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Two Events To Honor Black History Month
Takoma Park Presbyterian Church will host two exciting events in February in honor of Black History Month.
Worship Video and Audio, February 4
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, are now available.
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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Talent Show on February 13
The Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper and Talent Show are scheduled for February 13th starting at 6:30 PM in the Church Assembly Room.
This Sunday’s Worship: February 4
(Sunday, February 4th At 11 AM, Hybrid Community Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 9:16-23 and Mark 1:40-45
Sermon: Half-free by Pastor Mark Harper
“Those who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength, they shall mount up with wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not faint.” - Isaiah 40:31
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Worship Video and Audio, January 28
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, January 28, 2024, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, are now available.
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Environmental Legislative Briefing, February 4
The TPPC Green Team invites you to learn about environmental issues being considered in the Maryland General Assembly. Interfaith Power & Light and Interfaith Partners for the Chesapeake will be hosting a virtual legislative briefing on Sunday, February 4th, from 2-3:30 pm.
Annual Congregational Meeting, February 4
The Annual Congregational Meeting of the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church will be held on Sunday, February 4, 2024, after worship.
This Sunday’s Worship: January 28
(Sunday, January 28th At 11 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Deuteronomy 18:15-18 and Mark 1:21-28
Sermon: When Jesus Comes to Church by Pastor Mark Harper
“We are called to be the church: to celebrate God’s presence, to live with respect in creation, to love and serve others, to seek justice and resist evil, to proclaim Jesus, crucified and risen, our judge and our hope. In life, in death, in life beyond death, God is with us. We are not alone. Thanks be to God. Amen.” - Iona Abbey Worship Book
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Worship Video and Audio, January 21
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, are now available.
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This Sunday’s Worship: January 21
(Sunday, January 21th At 11 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Mark 1:14-20 and Jonah 3:1-5,10
Sermon: Sacred Stubbornness by Pastor Mark Harper
“The good news is that with the anointing of the Holy Spirit, ordinary people can do extraordinary things.” - Dr. Teresa Fry Brown, African American History and Devotions