This Sunday’s Worship: July 7
(Sunday, July 7th At 10 AM, Hybrid Communion Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Ezekiel 2:1-5 and Mark 6:1-13
Sermon: Shake it Off by Pastor Mark Harper
“Prophets are dangerous. But dangerous to the status quo. Prophets are God-intoxicated people. And they are dangerous to people intoxicated by the status quo. Prophets are intoxicated and caught up in God’s dream of a just and loving world.” -Anthony Smith
Worship Video and Audio, June 30
Links to the video and audio files of the online worship service held on Sunday, June 30, 2024, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, are now available.
This Sunday’s Worship: June 30
(Sunday, June 30th At 10 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: 2 Samuel 1:1-17 and 2 Corinthians 8:7-15
Sermon: Rev. Eugene Eastman
You come through thick stone walls, armed guards, and bars;
you bring me a starry night and ask about this and that.
You are the redeemer.
I recognize you.
Even my cellar blooms with stars, and peace,
and light pours forth.
You sprinkle beautiful words on me like flowers:
“Son, what are you afraid of? I am with you!”
Viktoras Petkus
Worship Video and Audio, June 23
Links to the video and audio files of the online worship service held on Sunday, June 23, 2024, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, are now available.
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This Sunday’s Worship: June 23
(Sunday, June 23rd At 10 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Psalm 139:1-12; 23-24 and Mark 4:35-41
Sermon: Fear by Rev. Carolyn Tilley
Let gratitude be the pillow upon which you kneel to say your nightly prayer. And let faith be the bridge you build to overcome evil and welcome good. - Maya Angelou
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Worship Video and Audio, June 16
Links to the video and audio files of the online worship service held on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, are now available.
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This Sunday’s Worship: June 16
(Sunday, June 16th At 10 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Luke 4:16-21 and Mark 4:26-34
Sermon: The Danger of Watching the World Burn by Pastor Mark Harper
“Through non-violence, courage displaces fear; love transforms hate. Acceptance dissipates prejudice; hope ends despair. Peace dominates war; faith reconciles doubt. Mutual regard cancels enmity. Justice for all overthrows injustice. The redemptive community supersedes systems of gross social immorality.” - Rev. James Lawson, September 22, 1928 - June 9, 2024
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This Sunday’s Worship: June 9
(Sunday, June 9th At 10 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: 1 Samuel 8:1-22 and Mark 3:20-27
Sermon: Time to Eat by Pastor Mark Harper
“A new world is possible. It doesn’t have to be this way.” - Andre Henry
Worship Video and Audio, June 2
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, are now available.
This Sunday’s Worship: June 2, 2024
(Sunday, June 2nd At 10 AM, Hybrid Communion Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: 2 Corinthians 4:5-12 and Mark 2:23-28
Sermon: Living a Better Story by Mark Harper
“Justice is good, but supper is essential.”
-Ed Loring
This Sunday’s Worship: May 26
(Sunday, May 26th At 10 AM, Worship on the Steps: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Our worship this Sunday is a recent tradition for Memorial Day Weekends - Worship on the Steps. Worshippers are invited to join us on the Maple Avenue side lawn (weather permitting). Please bring something to share: a thought, a reading, a poem, a song, an instrument.
Worship Video and Audio, May 19
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, are now available.
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This Sunday’s Worship: May 19
(Sunday, May 19th At 11 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Acts 2:1-13 and Acts 2:14-21
Sermon: by Pastor Mark Harper
“Listen to the word that God has spoken; listen to the One who is close at hand; listen to the voice that began creation; listen even if you don’t understand.” - Canadian Song
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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.
This Sunday’s Worship: May 12
(Sunday, May 12th At 11 AM, Hybrid Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: Acts 1:1-11 and Acts 1:12-15, 21-26
Sermon: What Ever Became of Justus? by Pastor Mark Harper
“Dear God, What am I not perceiving? Who is missing? Whose stories do I need to listen to?” – Idelette McVicker
Worship Video and Audio, May 5
Links to the video and audio of the online worship service held on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at the Takoma Park Presbyterian Church, are now available.
This Sunday’s Worship: May 5th
(Sunday, May 5th At 11 AM, Hybrid Communion Worship: In-Person and Live-Streamed On Zoom)
Scripture: 1 John 5:1-5 and John 15:9-17
Sermon: Commencement Speech by Mark Harper
“We have all known the long loneliness, and we have learned that the only solution is love and that love comes with community.”
-Dorothy Day
Gardening with Native Plants Event, May 12
The 2024 Takoma Park Presbyterian Church (TPPC) Native Plants and Gardening for Wildlife Celebration will be held Sunday, May 12, from 12:30-2:30 pm in front of the Church (corner of Tulip and Maple Aves). All welcome!