Darnestown Presbyterian Church is a community committed to caring for members and neighbors. Care is provided through prayer, visitation, a card ministry, and other forms of service and support depending on the circumstances, including but not limited to: transportation and food. Both members and staff share in this ministry.The pastors are available to counsel and give aid or referrals as well as to share resources about grief support groups as needed. Prayer requests, hospital visits, or requests for support during a time of grief or illness are always encouraged. Contact Rev. Tamara Leonard Lara to share a request for care for yourself or for someone else - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or at 301 948-9127.


Prayer Requests

DPC will maintain and share a prayer list of people who have asked to be lifted up in prayer in the Prayer Center which will be accessible only to members registered for the website.  We will only list people who have given permission for their information to be shared.  Let us know if you would like to be added to the list and what information you would like to be shared.  Feel free to share a prayer request for someone but please only list people who have given their permission.  To send in a prayer request, enter the Prayer Center or contact Rev. Tamara Leonard Lara at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Emergency Pastoral Care

Every day one of our Pastors is available to respond to pastoral emergencies.  Should an emergency arise during business hours, please call the Church office at 301 948-9127.  If you are in need of emergency pastoral care after business hours, call 301 356 4589 or  240 672-3376 and a Pastor will respond immediately.  Examples of emergencies include death, illness, marital crisis, domestic violence, child abuse, or any other personal crisis.