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Revelation and Resistance: Is This the End or the Beginning?
“Revelation and Resistance” kicks off our summer sermon series exploring the misunderstood, metaphor-rich final book of the Bible. In this opening sermon, Pastor Mark Hanna invites us to rethink Revelation—not as a prediction of doom, but as a lens into the deeper reality of God’s love, justice, and collective salvation. Spoiler: it involves a gorilla and some keys.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Revelation and Resistance: Is This the End or the Beginning?
This week’s discussion guide invites you to reflect more deeply on Pastor Mark’s sermon, “Revelation and Resistance.” Explore what it means to resist the powers of this world, to embrace a collective vision of salvation, and to glimpse the Kingdom of God breaking through. Great for personal reflection or group conversation.

Heirs According to the Promise
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark shares a childhood story about lines drawn in a shared bedroom — and how Paul’s words to the Galatians remind us that Christ came to erase the lines we draw between each other. Read the full transcript and reflect on what it means to be truly one in Christ.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Heirs According to the Promise
Use this week’s discussion guide to explore Pastor Mark’s message about boundaries, belonging, and trust. Perfect for personal reflection or small group conversation.

Living By Faith
On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Mark reflects on the power of the Spirit, the silence of God, and the invitation to see the world through the lens of faith. Read the full sermon to explore what it means to ‘live by the Spirit’ in today’s complex world.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Living By Faith
Looking to dive deeper into Sunday’s message? This week’s sermon discussion guide offers thoughtful questions and spiritual practices to help you reflect on the presence of the Holy Spirit in your life. Great for small groups or personal devotion.

Living By Faith
In this timely and tender sermon, Pastor Mark unpacks Paul's letter to the Galatians and reflects on how we all live by faith—whether we recognize it or not. From trusting science and strangers to finding hope in mystery, this message invites us to hold faith with humility and courage. Click to read the full sermon.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Living By Faith
Looking to go deeper? This week’s guide offers thoughtful questions and reflections inspired by Pastor Mark’s sermon on Galatians 1–2. Explore themes of trust, transformation, and God’s faith in us—whether alone, with family, or in your small group. Click to access the full guide.
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Roland Park Presbyterian Church is a local community of faith that was founded in 1901. RPPC is an inclusive and welcoming member congregation of the Presbyterian Church (USA) and More Light Presbyterians as well as an Earth Care and Matthew 25 Congregation that is pursuing justice, practicing hospitality and engaging curious faith. RPPC worships together each Sunday at 10:30 a.m.
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As we continue celebrating 125 years of life, faith, and community at Roland Park Presbyterian Church, we’re delighted to welcome Bach in Baltimore to our sanctuary on Sunday, October 4 at 4:00 p.m. for Intimate Baroque Masterworks, the opening concert of its 39th season.![]()
The program features music by Bach, Handel, Telemann, and Vivaldi, and we’re especially proud that RPPC Director of Music Dr. Phillip Collister-Murray will be one of the featured soloists. Phillip will sing selections including Bach’s beloved “Mache dich, mein Herze, rein” from the St. Matthew Passion.![]()
For 125 years, music has been part of the way RPPC gathers, worships, celebrates, and connects with the wider community. This concert offers another wonderful opportunity to fill our historic space with extraordinary music and welcome neighbors and friends through our doors.![]()
Sunday, October 4 | 4:00 p.m.
Roland Park Presbyterian Church
4801 Roland Avenue![]()
All are welcome. Come celebrate this milestone year with us and enjoy an inspiring afternoon of Baroque music.![]()
Learn more and purchase tickets at bachinbaltimore.org.![]()
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We are often encouraged to count our blessings. But what if counting them is only the beginning?![]()
Pastor Mark reminds us that the Christian life is not about stockpiling blessings for ourselves. It is about recognizing what we have received and then asking how those gifts can be put to use for someone else.![]()
Where might one of your blessings become a blessing today?![]()
If you missed Sunday’s worship service, you can watch it on RPPC’s Facebook page Roland Park Presbyterian Church ![]()
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Sunday is almost here 💛![]()
Come as you are and join us at RPPC for worship, music, reflection, and community. Whether church is familiar to you, brand new, or something you’re finding your way back to, you are welcome here.![]()
🕥 Worship at 10:30 AM
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We can’t wait to see you.![]()
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SAVE THE DATE! Join us for a fun-filled evening of laughter, connection, and a little friendly competition at Game Night on Friday, October 2 at 6:00 p.m.![]()
Bring your favorite board game, card game, or party game—or just come ready to play. There will be something for everyone, whether you love strategy, trivia, classic games, or simply spending time with good people.![]()
We’ll provide a taco dinner, including gluten-free and vegan options, so all you need to bring is yourself. If you’d like, desserts to share are always appreciated.![]()
Game Night is a great chance to meet new people, reconnect with friends, and enjoy the gift of community in a relaxed, low-pressure setting. Invite a friend, neighbor, coworker, or family member and come join us.![]()
All are welcome. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for you at RPPC.![]()
Friday, October 2 | 6:00 p.m.
Roland Park Presbyterian Church
4081 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210![]()
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4801 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
