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Sermon Discussion Guide: The Very First Coffee Hour
This week’s guide explores how Acts 6 calls us to shared leadership, Spirit-led decision-making, and inclusion of those on the margins. With thoughtful questions for personal reflection or group conversation, this guide helps us live out the call to resurrection living in our daily lives.

Remember What He Told You
In this deeply moving Easter sermon, Pastor Mark invites us into Luke’s quiet, tension-filled resurrection story—one where signs of Jesus' presence live amidst grief and confusion. Explore how remembrance, community, and the faith to wonder can lead us to resurrection hope. Click to read the full transcript.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Remember What He Told You
This week's discussion guide invites you to explore the Easter story through the lens of Luke 24:1–12. Reflect on the power of remembrance, the mystery of resurrection, and how community brings us closer to truth. Perfect for small groups or personal devotion.

Every Stone Shall Cry
In his Palm Sunday sermon, Pastor Mark invites us into Luke’s unique telling of Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem—without palm branches, but full of meaning. Through subtle yet powerful details, we’re reminded that creation itself cries out in praise and that God’s love transcends human agendas. Read the full message and reflect on what it means to be part of God’s movement of love.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Every Stone Shall Cry
Dig deeper into Pastor Mark’s Palm Sunday sermon with this week’s discussion guide. Featuring questions on divine agency, creation’s role in worship, and resisting modern-day nationalism, this guide is perfect for small groups or personal reflection as we journey through Holy Week together.

We Want to See Jesus
In this week’s sermon, Pastor Mark explores three powerful encounters with Jesus in Luke’s Gospel—each marked by a longing to see, and something standing in the way. What blocks your sight? And how can grace help you see more clearly? Read the full sermon transcript from April 6 to reflect on these questions and discover where you might glimpse God’s love this week.

Sermon Discussion Guide: We Want to See Jesus
Our weekly sermon discussion guide offers thoughtful questions and insights based on Sunday’s message. Whether you're journaling on your own or gathering with others, this guide will help you reflect on what blocks our vision—and how Jesus helps us see again.

The Chasm
This week, Pastor Mark reflects on the stark parable of the rich man and Lazarus—and a childhood story about a candy bar that still echoes today. It’s a powerful reminder that love and justice go hand in hand, and that God may be closer than we think.
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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.![]()
Pursuing Justice • Practicing Hospitality • Engaging Curious Faith![]()
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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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410-889-2001 (office)
410-914-7772 (Pastor’s direct line)
410-889-2000 (fax)
Roland Park Presbyterian Church
4801 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
