The Interfaith Families Project Presents: An Evening of Interfaith Storytelling
Storytelling is one of the most powerful ways to bring a community closer together. On Sunday, August 26th, 2026, nearly one hundred Interfaith Families Project... Read more.
Why Are You Weeping? Rev. Sam’s Reflection for Easter
When was the last time you had a good cry? I’m serious, I’m talking about leaned over, drenched cheeks, snotty nose, audible inhales: when was the last time... Read more.
Stepping Out – A Reflection for Lent
This post is adapted from Rev. Samantha Gonzalez-Block’s reflection at an IFFP Gathering on Sunday, February 22nd, 2026. Click here to watch it on YouTube.... Read more.
A Door Opened
This blog post is adapted from Rev. Samantha Gonzalez-Block’s 2025 Christmas Eve reflection. Maybe you’ve heard this one:What do you do when a reverend gets... Read more.
Reverend Sam Reflects on 10 Years of Ministry
This August marks ten years since Rev. Samantha Gonzalez-Block was ordained in the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). In this deeply personal reflection, she revisits... Read more.
“Guide My Feet”: Finding Strength in the Wilderness During Lent
This blog post is adapted from a reflection written by Rev. Samantha Gonzalez-Block for our Gathering on May 9th, 2025. "Guide my feet while I run this race,Guide... Read more.
Pearls of Abundance: Loaves, Fishes and More Than Enough
Adapted from Rev. Samantha Gonzalez-Block’s sermon, delivered on Sunday, January 12th, at St. Mark Presbyterian Church (North Bethesda, Maryland) It was an unlikely... Read more.
The Golden Rule for Our Time
This blog post is adapted from a reflection delivered by Rev. Samantha Gonzalez-Block on November 10, 2024, at the Interfaith Families Project, drawing on Psalm... Read more.
Unveiling Our 30th Anniversary Theme: Diving for Pearls
It is with great pleasure that we introduce IFFP’s theme for 2024-2025. As our community enters our 30th year, we found inspiration in the traditional 30th-anniversary... Read more.
Simple and Bold
Adapted from Rev. Samantha Gonzalez-Block’s sermon, delivered on Sunday, June 7th at St. Mark Presbyterian Church (North Bethesda, Maryland) What does the... Read more.
