Events
Participate in our faith-based events throughout each month and find fellowship, fun and a faith that works no matter what life brings you. Fulfillment and new friends await.
School Supply Collection
School is out for summer, but another school year starts sooner than you think! Help us collect school supplies for Interfaith Works. Every year, Interfaith Works provides backpacks to those in need. Last year, Interfaith Works provided backpacks filled with supplies to over 2,000 kids and teens. Needed items are: pencils (box of 10), glue sticks, erasers, scissors, crayons, composition notebooks, spiral notebooks, packaged paper, folders, markers (box of 10), rulers, index cards, pens (black and blue), highlighters, binders (1 inch), binder dividers, backpacks (any size), pencil pouches. Deliver items to the Calvin Room by Sunday, August 3. Stay tuned for a possible volunteering opportunity at the Interfaith Works Clothing Center to delivery our supplies!
Sunday School Teachers needed!
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS AND/OR HELPERS NEEDED!
The Faith Formation committee is looking for teachers and helpers for Sunday School (ages 5+) this fall. With at least two more teachers, it's a commitment of just one Sunday or less per month. No experience is necessary but you'll need to consent to a background check. Materials and lessons are provided. Help our children grow in their faith and have fun! If interested, please reach out to Elizabeth Dawson (elizabeth.a.eckman@gmail.com), Pastor Susan, David Anderson, Mary Williams or the office.
Church Communications and Marketing in 2025 and Beyond Seminar
The latest in church communications, from AI, to social media, to the Google Ad Grant and other ways churches can market and reach their audience will be discussed. We’ll cover communications essentials and church marketing trends that are working today.
Summer Jazz at RPC
Come join us for a night of Jazz in the Calvin Room with Integriti Reeves, Huai-En Tsai, Matvei Sigalov, Blake Meister, and Byung Kang!
August 30th 3PM
Rev.Karen Doty Memorial Service
The memorial service for beloved former RPC pastor Rev. Karen Doty will be held at her home church, Christian Community Presbyterian Church, in Bowie, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, July 26. All are welcome. The church is located at 3120 Belair Drive. There is plenty of parking.
RPC Annual Picnic
Wear your picnic clothes to church. Lots of space for children to enjoy themselves. Lots of shade to sit and enjoy the outdoors. The Friday Small Group is providing sandwiches, fried chicken, chips and a token for an adult beverage. Please bring a dessert or side dish to share, a bottle of water, a chair or blanket and lawn games. Donations to help defray the cost will be appreciated.
Gay Men's Chorus at Christ Church
Father Tim and our friends at CEC have invited us to enjoy a concert of the Gay Men's Chorus Of Washington. This will be a family-friendly concert with music inspired by the children's book A Peacock Among Pigeons and other songs to celebrate Pride month. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased here: https://tickets.chorusconnection.com/gmcw/events/1470
RPC Booth at Rockville Pride
Join us at RPC’s Pride booth during the Rockville PRIDE event on Gibbs Street in Rockville Town Square!
GenOUT Youth Chorus at RPC
Don’t miss this talented group of singers as they provide music for the June 1st Sunday morning worship service at RPC. The GenOUT Youth Chorus is the DC area’s only vocal ensemble for LGBTQ+ and allied youth. An outreach ensemble of the Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington, GenOUT has performed at many local houses of worship, the Lincoln Theatre, the Kennedy Center, Washington National Cathedral, the White House, and the Library of Congress. We look forward to welcoming the GenOut chorus and their family members to RPC!
Presbyterians with Pride
Presbyterians with Pride, May 31-June 7. Join other Presbyterians to celebrate DC World Pride week which will include a prayer brunch, an interfaith worship service, choral festival, human rights conference, parade, and block party. For a list of activities and volunteer opportunities, visit DC Presbyterians With Pride
Earth Day City Clean Up
Join your RPC friends as we do our part to keep God’s world beautiful and trash free. We will enjoy a Earth Day themed service and then RPC’s Mission Committee is organizing a neighborhood trash clean up and with Earth Day themed crafts for kids. We will focus on nearby public areas most afflicted with litter (MD-355, Washington Street) and do our part to restore God’s beauty or our surroundings. Come dressed for dirty work and wear comfortable shoes. Some gloves and grippers will be available or bring your own. You are also encouraged to wear your RPC T-shirt or something bright for the sake of visibility. We will meet in the RPC parking lot following worship. This is an SSL eligible activity. Tell your friends!
Graduation Day picture sumbissions
Pictures and information regarding your graduate can be submitted to Amy M. through May 25th. All promotions from Kindergarten to Advanced Degrees will be celebrated.
Kitchen and Calvin Room Clean-Out Day
Saturday, May 17 at 3 p.m. Join the Fellowship Committee as they seek to organize, clean, and de-clutter these spaces.
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING
CONGREGATIONAL MEETING AFTER WORSHIP APRIL 27th All members are encouraged to attend.
Youth Invasion Concert
The amazing GenOUT Youth Chorus will use music to celebrate the voices and ideals of young people. They will be joined by the Voices of Hope Youth Choir singing songs of justice and activism. The concert will include song, dance, instruments, and audience-participation games. It is free and open to the public. If there is interest, we can have dinner together at a local restaurant afterwards. For more information: Youth Invasion – Gay Men's Chorus Of Washington, DC
Easter at Ingleside King Farm
Our friends at Ingleside retirement community have invited us to celebrate the resurrection with them. Pastor Susan will preach and lead worship, and Huai-En will provide the music. Please join us as we share RPC's Easter with this wonderful community!
Easter Morning Worship
RPC’s Easter worship and celebration marks the Resurrection of Jesus three days after his death by crucifixion. Rejoice with us at this family friendly service. All are truly welcome. - He is risen, He is risen, indeed!
Easter Sunrise Campfire Service
Join us as we welcome the day with the sunrise and rejoice in the resurrection of the Lord. We will meet around the campfire on the front lawn of RPC.
Good Friday Worship Service
Good Friday Stations of the Cross Service. Remember and honor Christ's final hours before the crucifixion.
Maundy Thursday Meal and Service
Maundy Thursday Dinner at 6pm and Service at 7pm. We will have soup, salad, bread, side dishes, and dessert. Communion will be served as we remember the Last Supper. Please add to the meal by bringing something to share.
Palm Sunday
We will begin the service with a procession and waving palms, as we remember Jesus’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem. This service marks the beginning of Holy Week.
Sight and Sound Theatre
Join our friends at Jerusalem Mount Pleasant Church for a bus trip to see the Sight and Sound Theater production of the story of Noah and the flood. Trip also includes deluxe transportation, snacks, and lunch at Shady Maple Smorgasbord all for $185 per person. The bus leaves at 8:30 am and returns at approximately 8:30 pm. Make checks payable to ‘United Women in Faith’. Payment due March 2nd. For more information or to reserve a seat: Dana Hackey, dana.hackey14@gmail.com.
Language Outreach Program
During Lent, we are collecting money to support the Language Outreach Program (LOP). LOP is part of Community Reach and offers classes for non-native English speakers and citizenship classes. A $20 donation covers the class registration fee for 1 person for 1 class. A $30 donation covers books for 1 person for 1 class. We are keeping track of how much we collect in the Calvin Room at church. Donate now to help us fill up the wall! You can donate using the offering plate or online, please designate your gift for the LOP collection. Stay after church on Sunday, April 6 to learn about the program from Community Reach staff! https://www.cmrocks.org/lop
Language Outreach Information Meeting
Stay after church on Sunday to learn more about Community Reach’s Language Outreach Program. Staff members from Community Reach will be visiting to tell us about the program.
Community Reach Pickleball Tournament
Pickleball Tournament to Support Community Reach. March 23, 3-6 pm, at Dill Dinkers in North Bethesda. Introductory clinic for beginners from 3-4 pm and tournament from 4-6 pm. Learn more and register at: https://www.cmrocks.org/pickleball-tournament
Choir Practices for Easter Sunday Performance
Sing a joyful song to the Lord this Easter! Choir rehearsals begin Sunday, March 23rd at 9:30 AM with Minister of Music, Dr. Huai-En Tsai. Rehearsals continue each Sunday morning before worship as we prepare for our performance on Easter Sunday. All are welcome!
One Great Hour of Sharing
During Lent, we are collecting an offering for One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS). OGHS is a PCUSA offering that supports the Presbyterian Hunger Program, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, and Self-Development of Peoples. Donate using the special envelopes in the pews, or on the GIVE link by designating your gift for One Great Hour of Sharing.
Passports Concert
The Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington is offering free tickets for RPC youth, children, and parents to attend this special performance. Please let Pastor Susan know if you and your children would like to attend. For more information : CLICK HERE
Benefit Concert for Rockville Emergency Assistance Program
Rockville Emergency Assistance Program (part of Community Reach) Benefit Concert on Sunday, March 9 at Rockville United Church. Time TBD.
Ash Wednesday Service and Dinner
Mark your calendars for the Ash Wednesday Service and Dinner on March 5th. We will have dinner at 6:00 p.m. and the service afterwards at 7:00 p.m. We will have soup, salad, bread, side dish and dessert. If you are planning on attending and would like to bring something to the dinner, please sign up on the sign-up sheet in the church hallway. Let’s get the Lenten season off to a great start!
Congregational Meeting
Join us for a brief Congregational Meeting after worship to elect a new elder.
Kennedy Center Debut
Kennedy Center Debut February 19th - Chelsea Guo and Eden Chen, two of Juilliard musicians who visited us last year, are going to have their Kennedy Center debut concert on February 19th at7:30pm. For more information, please visit: https://www.kennedy-center.org/whats-on/explore-by-genre/classical-music/2024-2025/yca-guo/
February Lunch Bunch
Valentine's Lunch Bunch at Pastor Susan's home. Bring your lunch and enjoy good conversation and good company. Pastor Susan will host at her home and will provide a special Valentine's dessert. Check the church directory or call the church office for her home address. Please let her know if you plan to attend.
Faith Journey Potluck
Join us for a potluck following worship! RPC saint, Amy Macomber, will share stories of her life and faith. Bring a potluck dish to share!