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Let My People Go
In this powerful sermon on Moses’ encounter with the burning bush, Pastor Mark explores how God calls, equips, and frees us—not just for our own sake, but for the liberation of others. What does it mean to follow a God who still speaks through fire, equips the unsure, and values interdependence? Read the full sermon and reflect on what it means to be called—together.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Let My People Go
Dive deeper into Pastor Mark’s sermon on Moses’ call and God’s liberating presence. This guide is designed for individual reflection or group discussion, with thoughtful questions about faith, calling, accessibility, and our collective journey toward justice and inclusion.

Climbing the Stairway to Heaven
Pastor Mark reflects on Genesis 27 and 28 with wit, honesty, and unexpected insight. What if the biblical story of Jacob and Esau is not just a serious tale of deception—but also a divine comedy meant to catch us off guard? Dive into this full sermon to explore how God’s blessings are already ours, even when we try to chase them by other means.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Climbing the Stairway to Heaven
This week’s guide offers thoughtful questions to help you explore the unexpected humor, spiritual insight, and human dynamics in Jacob’s story. Whether you're journaling on your own or gathering with a group, let these reflections open new perspectives on grace, identity, and what it means to live as a blessing.

Thinking for Ourselves
Explore a thought-provoking sermon from Roland Park Presbyterian Church on Genesis 22 and the story of Abraham and Isaac. Pastor Mark Hanna reflects on faith in uncertain times, the mystery of God’s love, and what it means to trust when life turns upside down.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Thinking for Ourselves
Dive deeper into this week’s challenging and beautiful story from Genesis 22. This guide offers thoughtful questions for reflection or group conversation centered on faith, freedom, and God’s presence in the unknown. Perfect for small groups or quiet moments of personal reflection.

Partners in Creation
In this thoughtful and poetic sermon, Pastor Mark reflects on the first creation story in Genesis 1 and explores the divine pattern of inviting, making space, and blessing. Through personal story, biblical insight, and theology, he invites us to consider our role in God’s ongoing creation. Read the full sermon here.

Sermon Discussion Guide: Partners in Creation
This week’s sermon discussion guide explores the themes of divine partnership, sacred freedom, and human responsibility in creation. Designed for personal reflection or group conversation, these questions help us live into God’s creative rhythm: Invite. Make Space. Bless.
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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
