Lenten Choral Communion Service on April 3
The Takoma Park Presbyterian Church Choir and friends will present, along with the clergy, a special communion service on Sunday, April 3rd. The choir will be joined by a string quartet, harp, and organ for the occasion.
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Worship Video and Audio, March 27
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, March 27th at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church are now available.
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This Sunday’s Worship: March 27
(Sunday, March 27 At 11 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Luke 15:1-10 and Luke 15:11-32
Sermon: “Party Time” by Pastor Mark Harper
“I do not understand the mystery of grace – only that it meets us where we are and does not leave us where it found us.” Anne Lamott
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Nominations Needed for Church Officers
The Nominating Committee seeks nominations for a Ruling Elder position for the Class of 2022.
Worship Video and Audio, March 13
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, March 13th at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church are now available.
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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.
Last Listening Session March 13
TPPC will conduct its last listening session after church on Sunday, March 13th. The Washington Hebrew Congregation will join us and participate in the listening session.
Daylight Savings Time This Weekend
A reminder that Daylight Savings Time starts Sunday.
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This Sunday’s Worship: March 13
(Sunday, March 13 At 11 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Philippians 3:17-4:1 and Luke 13:31-35
Sermon: “Mother Hen, Mother Church” by Pastor Mark Harper
"Sometimes it seems like to tell the truth today is to run the risk of being killed. But if I fall, I’ll fall five feet four inches forward in the fight for freedom. I’m not backing off." - Fannie Lou Hamer
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Worship Video and Audio, March 6
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, March 6th at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church are now available.
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This Sunday’s Worship: March 6
(Sunday, March 6 At 11 AM, Communion Served, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Luke 4:1-13 and Luke 9:37-42
Sermon: “Facing the Demons ” by Pastor Mark Harper
“There is something in every one of you that waits and listens for the sound of the genuine in yourself. It is the only true guide you will ever have. And if you cannot hear it, you will all of your life spend your days on the ends of strings that somebody else pulls.” - Howard Thurman
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Report from the Social Witness and Action Committee
Takoma Park Presbyterian Church’s Social Witness and Action Committee (SWAC) met on Thursday, March 3rd. Part of the agenda was to act on donations to a few late-breaking situations both locally and internationally. Three items are noted below.
Support the People of Ukraine
Our prayers are with the people of Ukraine as they confront the continuing invasion of their homeland by Russian forces. Here are some organizations that offer tangible support to Ukrainian refugees.
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Video, Ash Wednesday Service
A link to the video of the Ash Wednesday Service held on Wednesday, March 2nd at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church is now available.
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TPPC Starts Lent Activities with Ash Wednesday Service
An Ash Wednesday Communion service will be held on March 2nd at 7 PM in the sanctuary, and a Wednesday Lenten Devotional series will start on March 9th.
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Video and Audio, Sanctuary Rededication Celebration
Links to the video and audio of the Sanctuary Rededication Celebration held on Sunday, February 27th at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church are now available.
Worship Video and Audio, February 27
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, February 27th at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church are now available.
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Bulletin for Sanctuary Rededication Celebration on February 27
The bulletin files for the Sanctuary Rededication Celebration are available for download from this website.