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Begin Again: Flood and Promise, Part II
Scripture: Genesis 9:8–17
So often when we read the Bible, familiarity is actually not our friend. It provides a challenge. That’s especially true with stories like Noah and the ark, which many of us have heard since we were little. It…

Sermon Discussion Guide: Begin Again: Flood and Promise, Part II
How can prayer carry us through a storm without shutting out our neighbors? Use these questions to explore the ark’s window, God’s care for creation, and the welcome we offer others.

Begin Again: Flood and Promise, Part I
What if Noah’s flood is not only a story of destruction, but also one of re-creation and grace? Pastor Mark reflects on second chances, forgiveness and God’s invitation to begin again.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Begin Again: Flood and Promise, Part I
Continue reflecting on Noah’s flood with questions about grace, forgiveness, repair, re-creation and God’s invitation to begin again.

Disputing with God: God's Will Be Done
What if faithful prayer includes questions, fear and even disagreement with God? In the final sermon of the “Disputing with God” series, Pastor Mark turns to Jesus in Gethsemane and the Spirit who meets us in our weakness.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Disputing with God: God's Will Be Done
Continue reflecting on Jesus’ prayer in Gethsemane with questions about honest faith, the Holy Spirit, fear-based images of God and the courage to trust that we are never left alone.

Disputing with God: Persistence
What happens when a difficult biblical story challenges not only our understanding of Jesus, but also the God we have constructed for ourselves? Pastor Mark reflects on the Canaanite woman, the boundaries we draw, and the persistent love of God that refuses to leave us unchanged.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Disputing with God: Persistence
Continue reflecting on “God’s Persistent Love” with questions about difficult Scripture, faithful disagreement, the barriers we create, and the God who continually challenges and pursues us in love.
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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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Roland Park Presbyterian Church and the Roland Park Civic League invite our community to come together in support of the GEDCO CARES Food Pantry!![]()
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Look up the next time you’re in the sanctuary!![]()
The suspended cross above our chancel was designed by Henry Hopkins as part of the sanctuary’s 1960 renovation. Its intertwined sterling silver rings symbolize the universality and eternity of Christ’s love. And there are more of them than you might think: laid end to end, the rings would stretch nearly 40 feet.![]()
It’s one of the many details in our sanctuary that connects generations of worship at RPPC.![]()
125 years. Come and See.![]()
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Pastor Mark’s invitation is simple: use your voice.![]()
In Sunday’s sermon, he reflected on the courage required to confront the misuse of power—and reminded us that our own voices, however small they may seem, can make a difference.![]()
Voting is one way we participate in shaping the life we share. This is not about telling anyone how to vote. It is about encouraging each of us to make a plan, take part, and use the voice we have been given.![]()
Early voting is underway in Maryland through Thursday, October 29, and Election Day is Tuesday, November 3. Find official voting information at vote.md.gov/vote2026.![]()
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What kind of world are we voting for—not only at the ballot box, but through the ways we use our time, our talents, and our resources every day?![]()
In this moment from Sunday’s sermon, Pastor Mark invites us to look beyond a single election and consider the world our daily choices are helping to create. Does it resemble the kingdom Jesus proclaimed—a kingdom where justice and mercy work together, wrongdoing is held accountable, power is told the truth in love, and every voice matters?![]()
Our voices may feel small. But when we use them faithfully and intentionally, they can help shape a more just, merciful, and loving world.![]()
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Roland Park Presbyterian Church
4801 Roland Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21210
