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Sermon Discussion Guide: Shown Great Love
Reflect and grow deeper together through this week's discussion guide for Pastor Mark’s sermon, "Shown Great Love." Explore themes of forgiveness, radical hospitality, and seeing one another as beloved children of God.

Wisdom's Children
"Are you the one who is to come, or should we expect another?" John the Baptist wasn’t the only one with expectations about the Messiah. We all have moments where we wonder if God is working in the way we had hoped. In this sermon, Pastor Mark explores what happens when God’s kingdom shows up differently than we expect—and why that might be the best news of all. Read the full sermon here.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Wisdom's Children
Curious to dive deeper into Sunday’s message? Our sermon discussion guide invites you to reflect on John the Baptist’s question, “Are you the one?” and explore how Jesus challenges our expectations. Use it for personal reflection or group discussion! Access the guide here.

Close to Death
In Luke 7, we meet two very different people: a powerful Roman centurion and a grieving widow. Yet Jesus responds to both in a way that upends our expectations. Read Pastor Mark’s sermon on faith, compassion, and the God who chooses life over death.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Close to Death
Want to go deeper with Sunday’s sermon? This week’s discussion guide explores themes of faith, compassion, and how Jesus meets us wherever we are. Use it for personal reflection or group discussion!

When Mercy Offends
Jesus often challenged people’s expectations—even to the point of offending them. This week’s sermon explores Luke 6:1-16 and how Jesus’ approach to Sabbath and mercy disrupts our normal ways of thinking. What does it mean to embrace mercy even when it challenges us? Read the full sermon transcript here.

Sermon Discussion Guide: When Mercy Offends
This week’s sermon reminded us that mercy is not always easy—it can be disruptive, even offensive. How do we wrestle with Jesus’ radical call to mercy and rest? Use this guide for personal reflection or group discussion as we explore Sabbath, justice, and what it means to truly follow Christ.

One More Time
What does it mean to ‘drop your net’ and follow Jesus? This week, Pastor Mark retells Luke 5:1-11 from Simon Peter’s perspective, inviting us to reflect on God’s abundance, calling, and grace in our lives. Read the full sermon transcript here.
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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
