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Thus begins the current mission statement of Takoma Park Presbyterian Church (TPPC). We are a small, but active church in Takoma Park, Maryland working for social justice from Silver Spring to Jinocuao, Nicaragua.
Our church is known as "a church for all people" because our congregation is made up of people of many races, cultures, occupations, ages, and sexual orientations.
A summary of what we learned from our listening campaign appears below:
We as a church community yearn to: Be shaped and changed by God Engage our children and youth in church life Address inequalities in our local and global communities Care for our environment Deepen our connections to each other
We welcome all to join our worship on Sunday at 11 AM, our Sunday School classes for children and adults at 9:30 AM, and we welcome you here as well.
On Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Sunday, Ronnie Galvin preached on James Cone’s book "The Cross and the Lynching Tree." On the first Sunday of Lent, Sunday, March 9, join Ronnie Galvin & Friends, plus Pastor Mark for a discussion of the book… and about race and class in our county. The book is available through your favorite bookseller, including our virtual bookstore, where you can purchase the book at a discount.
What does it mean to be a More Light Church today? See the bulletin board in the back of church for what you wrote about "We are a More Light Church today." There are extra blank colored paper on the bulletin for you to write a More Light statement if you so desire.
For more information, access the article on our More Light page.
Beginning March 9, The Adult Sunday school class will be watching and discussing the DVD From Mammon to Manna: Sabbath Economics and Community Investing with Ched Myers, Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries (BCM) and Andy Loving.
This six part series will cover Biblical passages about money; introduce BCM's Sevenfold Household Sabbath Economics Covenant, and give an overview of the practical steps to take to put our surplus capital to work in low-income communities. It also includes testimonies of economic discipleship.
In addition, there will be a weekly Lenten devotional series: "Welcomed and Welcoming -- Reflecting on Receiving and Extending God's Commpassion." This devotional series is a resource for individuals and small groups to explore during the upcoming season of Lent. The group will meet every Thursday starting at 8 PM in the Church Parlor until April 10.
The TPPC Annual Bazaar has been scheduled for Saturday, April 5. We need your gently used items and your help (sign up board in the back of the sanctuary). Please see Jo Hoge about offering your services for the Silent Auction.
In March 2014, Whitney Kinsey begins as the new Director of Youth Ministry. Whitney is originally from Texas and has most recently been serving as a youth director for an international church in Hong Kong.
Whitney writes, "I have eight years of experience working with children and teens. I have worked in churches of all sizes ranging from small (about 250 members) to very large (about 12,000 members." She is excited to be leading the youth in our inclusive communities.
TPPC has a cooperative youth ministry with Christ Congregational Church (UCC) in Silver Spring.
You're invited to be part of the welcoming celebration; stay tuned!
Jashemski Scholarships provide financial assistance for students of outstanding intellectual ability as evidenced by prior academic performance, and significant religious commitment as evidenced by formal membership in a religious body, regular participation in its worship life, and active involvement in its service ministry.
Recipients will be students (17-25 years of age) who:
More information can be found on the Jashemski Memorial Scholarship Fund page. Applications are due February 15 each year.
TPPC has a virtual bookstore, hosted by Cokesbury.com for TPPC. You can access the virtual bookstore by clicking on the "Virtual Bookstore" graphic to the right of this text.
Vistors to our virtual bookstore will be able to order books from Cokesbury.com at a discount, with a percentage of qualifying sales going to support TPPC.
Takoma Park Presbyterian Church 310 Tulip Avenue, Takoma Park, MD 20912 Phone : 301-270-5550 email : office@takomaparkpc.org Rev. Mark Greiner, Pastor Una Kettering, Office Administrator Dr. James Bingham, Director of Music Wilbert Glover, Building Manager. Julie Rosenkrans, Children's Worship and Music Director
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