Let’s Deepen our Discipleship This Fall
There are several opportunities this fall to grow and deepen our faith and discipleship. Please prayerfully consider participating in these activities, both at TPPC and in our community.
Adult Ed Series on Reparations in September
On Sunday mornings September 15 and 22 (with the possibility of extending a third week to September 29 if more time is needed) starting at 9:30 AM, we will be reading and discussing the September 2024 special edition of The Presbyterian Outlook magazine on reparations.
Adult Sunday School Class On Reparations
Please join us for a book study of Reparations: A Christian Call to Repentance and Repair by Duke Kwon and Gregory Thompson.
This hybrid class will meet in the church parlor and through Zoom at 9:30 AM on March 17th and 24th, and April 7th and 14th.
TPPC History and a Tour of Its Buildings
Join long-time member and amateur historian, Jill Feasley, on Sunday, March 10th, from 9:30 - 10:45 a.m. as she discusses the 131-year history of Takoma Park Presbyterian Church. At the end of the talk, she will give attendees who are interested a behind-the-scenes tour of the church buildings.
Adult Sunday School Resumes September 10
Adult Sunday School will resume on September 10th at 9:30 a.m. in the parlor and on Zoom. We will be reading A Bigger Table: Building Messy, Authentic, and Hopeful Spiritual Community by John Pavlovitz.
Announcing a Bible Study of Lamentations
During the month of May, TPPC will offer a Bible study on the Book of Lamentations.
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TPPC Offerings for Lent and Holy Week, 2023
TPPC offers a number of activities during the season of Lent, leading up to Holy Week.
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Book of Acts Bible Study
Pastor Mark leads a series of bible studies on the book of Acts that restart on Sunday, January 8th, at 9:30 AM in the church parlor.
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Mark Charles Visits TPPC
Mark Charles, theologian, Reformed pastor, trainer, consultant, and author is coming to TPPC on December 3-4.
Doctrine of Discovery Class on November 20
On Sunday, November 20th, Adult Sunday School will discuss the Doctrine of Discovery. a concept of public international law promulgated by Christian European monarchies in order to legitimize the colonization and evangelization of lands outside Europe.
Book Discussion Continues April 23rd
Join us for an online discussion of “In My Grandmother’s House” on April 23rd.
Cherishing Creation Overture Discussion, March 20
Join us for an Adult Education class on Sunday, March 20th, from 9:30-10:30 AM to learn more about the "Cherishing Creation" overture put forward by TPPC and what it calls us to do as individuals, a congregation, and a denomination.
Continue the Discussion on February 19th
Join us for an online discussion of “In My Grandmother’s House” on February 19th.
Join an Online Book Discussion January 29th
Join us for an online discussion of the first 4 chapters of “In My Grandmother’s House” on January 29th.
Attend the Upcoming Allyship Workshop (UPDATE)
The NCP Allyship Workshop is no longer taking registrations. Thank you for your interest; the Committed Racial Mindfulness Ministry looks forward to participating in future workshops.
Adult Ed: Rethinking Public Safety
This year's heightened urgency about current policing in the US and its impact on people of color in our society and communities led a subgroup of the Committed Racial Mindfulness Ministry to begin meeting and working as TPPC Presbyterians for Police Transformation. On Tuesday, January 5, and Monday, January 11, 7:30-8:45, this group will lead an Adult Education class.