2024 Advent and Christmas Events
Takoma Park Presbyterian Church will host a number of events to celebrate Advent and Christmas. A list of these activities appears in this blog post.
Wednesday Advent Vesper Worship For 2024
There will be Advent Vesper services on three Wednesday evenings starting on December 4 in the newly refurbished chapel.
All Saints Day November 3
On Sunday, November 3, TPPC will be celebrating All Saints Day when we remember friends and family who have passed away. Their names will be read from the pulpit and the Deacons will have a table ready to display pictures of loved ones.
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.
Blessing of the Animals October 13
On Sunday, October 13 at 3 p.m., there will be a service for blessing the animals on the lawn in front of our church.
World Communion Sunday 2024
October 6 is World Communion Sunday. Also on this day we receive the Peace & Global Witness Offering.
Summer Worship Begins Soon at TPPC
Starting Sunday, May 26, our worship services will begin at 10:00 AM. This will continue until September 1. On September 8, we will return to our regular 11:00 am service hour.
Over the next few weeks, there will be some events in worship to lead into summer.
Choral Post-Easter Service on April 14
The Takoma Park Presbyterian Church Choir and Friends will present a service of celebration at on Sunday, April 14, at 11:00 a.m. This service will feature sacred music from largely British composers of the 20th Century.
Easter Sunday Worship 2024
A collection of photos taken at Easter Sunday worship at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church on Sunday, March 31.
2024 Lent Activities at TPPC
TPPC will offer many opportunities for worship during Lent in 2024.
Photo by Brooke Lark on Unsplash
Summer Worship Schedule Starts May 26
Takoma Park Presbyterian Church’s summer worship schedule for 2024 will start on May 26 and will last until September 1.
Worship will start at 10 AM.
Christmas Eve at TPPC, 2023
Christmas Eve is always an eventful time at Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, particularly this year, with a morning and evening service.
Here are links to two galleries showing the beauty of our church in this special time of year.
Christmas Eve Candlelight Worship: 2023
(Sunday, December 24th At 5 PM, Hybrid Candlelight Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Luke 2:1-14 and Luke 2:15-20
Proclamation: Two Kinds of Power by Pastor Mark Harper
“The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood.”-John 1:14, The Message Translation
Photo by Carlynn Alarid on Unsplash
Wednesday Advent Vesper Worship
There will be Advent Vesper services on three Wednesday evenings starting on December 6.
Two Opportunities for Prayer and Remembrance
There will be two opportunities for prayer and remembrance on December 20th and 21st.
Save the Dates for Advent and Christmas Events at TPPC
Every year at TPPC, special events help prepare us for the joy of Christmas. Here are a few of the events we’re planning.
Advent Choral Service December 3
The Takoma Park Presbyterian Church Choir and Friends will present Antonio Vivaldi’s Gloria for service on December 3, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Special Services in November
TPPC will have a few special services early in November.
On Sunday, November 5, we'll be celebrating All Saints Day when we remember friends and family who have passed away over the last year.
On Commitment Sunday, November 12, we will make our annual pledges as a community during worship.
Peace Prayer Vigil October 11
A Prayer Vigil in response to the violence in Palestine and Israel will be held in the sanctuary of Takoma Park Presbyterian Church on Wednesday night October 11 at 7 pm.
Fall Worship Update
This fall is a special time for worship, including our annual World Communion Sunday service.