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Sermon Discussion Guide: Behind the Veil
Looking for ways to reflect more on this week’s sermon? Explore our discussion guide with thought-provoking questions and practical ways to apply the message in daily life.

Shown Great Love
Jesus encounters a woman whose extravagant love challenges social expectations, teaching us powerful lessons about compassion, radical hospitality, and what it means to truly see each other. Click through to reflect more deeply on Pastor Mark Hanna’s sermon, "Shown Great Love."

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.
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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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This Sunday is Youth Visibility Sunday at RPPC! 💛![]()
On the second Sunday of each month, our youth take a more visible role in worship—leading, interviewing members of our congregation through PresbyCorp, and collecting our Tangible Offering.![]()
This month, we’re collecting items for college care packages! Bring:
🎃 Halloween candy
🧦 Novelty socks
✏️ Pens & pencils
📝 Post-it notes
🧴 Hand sanitizer
💛 Chapstick or moisturizer![]()
Join us Sunday at 10:30 AM as we worship, learn, give, and grow together.![]()
All are welcome. Wherever you are in your faith journey, there’s a place for you at RPPC.![]()
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When injustice feels entrenched and the forces arrayed against change seem too powerful, despair can begin to feel reasonable. But the Exodus story is not permission to sit on the sidelines. It calls us to keep working, keep striving, and keep choosing freedom.![]()
Where can you stand with people who are powerless or voiceless today? Revisit the sermon transcript and discussion guide: rolandparkchurch.org/sermons![]()
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Sometimes we need someone to listen.![]()
Pastor Mark is available by appointment for pastoral care, counseling and spiritual conversation. RPPC also encourages families to let the church know when someone is hospitalized so that we can offer visits, care and prayer.![]()
Faith isn't something we're expected to navigate alone.![]()
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What’s underneath the behavior?![]()
On Tuesday, October 13 at 7 PM, join RPPC’s Racial Justice Committee for Beyond the Behavior: Understanding the Need Behind the Behavior, featuring Tyrone Kent, Director of Roca Baltimore.![]()
Tyrone will explore how trauma, relationships, accountability, and opportunity shape the ways young men think and respond—and how adults can help create the conditions for meaningful, lasting change.![]()
The evening will include a 30-minute talk, Q&A, and time for conversation with Tyrone over light refreshments.![]()
📍 Roland Park Presbyterian Church Sanctuary
4801 Roland Ave., Baltimore, MD 21210![]()
All are welcome.![]()
Pursuing Justice • Practicing Hospitality • Engaging Curious Faith![]()
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Faith does not require us to ignore warnings, refuse help, or wait passively for something spectacular. We can trust God and use the wisdom, science, people, and resources God has placed within reach. We can get in the boat—and still pray.![]()
In this moment from Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Mark reminds us that faithful hope keeps us working for truth, justice, and reconciliation without giving in to despair. Watch the full worship service on RPPC’s Facebook page.![]()
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410-889-2001 (office)
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410-889-2000 (fax)
Roland Park Presbyterian Church
4801 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
