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Tuesday, December 24

5:00 p.m.
The Christmas Story presented by the Children’s Choir

7:30 p.m.
Traditional Candlelight Communion Service

11:00 p.m.
Traditional Candlelight Communion Service Continue reading →

Written Advent devotional materials for personal use are available on a table in the Narthex: Moving Towards the Manger: Reflections on the Work of Frederick Buechner If you would like to receive daily Advent meditations on-line, please visit the following … Continue reading →

We are ever grateful for Sage’s 26 years of service as Food Service Manager. Join us Sunday, December 15 as we celebrate her generous service and her retirement. After recognition in the 11:00 a.m. worship service, we will gather in … Continue reading →

Leaders: Jeannie Ford & Lindy Vogado 9:30 – 11:00 a.m., Second Hall If gratitude is good, why is it so hard to do? In her book Grateful, Diana Butler Bass invites readers to understand new dimensions of American spirituality. Although … Continue reading →

Sunday, December 8, 3:00 p.m.; Monday, December 9, 7:00 p.m.; Thursday, December 12, 7:00 p.m. Since 2002, our audiences pack our halls each year to celebrate the season with the men of the River City Men’s Chorus. We honor this … Continue reading →

Day Circles Our daytime PW Gathering will be on Tuesday, December 10, 10:00 a.m. in the Northwest Entry for hot cider and light refreshments before our Christmas Celebration in Second Hall. The celebration will include a Christmas message by Steve … Continue reading →

Poinsettias are used to decorate the Sanctuary and Second Hall during Advent. You are invited to place a poinsettia in honor and/or memory of a loved one. Funds received in excess of those purchased will be used in benevolent ways … Continue reading →

Second Presbyterian Church is proud to support the Praeclara Vocal Company and Praeclara Ringers as they join forces with other community, church, and school music organizations including St. James United Methodist Church, Mt. Saint Mary Academy, Una Voce, and professional … Continue reading →

A memorial service for Karl Kullander will be held in the Sanctuary, Monday, December 9 at 11:00 a.m. A reception will be held in Second Hall immediately following the service.

Second Presbyterian Youth’s musical auditions for our 2020 show will be Wednesday, December 4 at 5:15 p.m. in the Choir Room. We are so excited to kick off musical season this year and cannot wait to see all of you … Continue reading →

A memorial service for Carolyn Schaufele will be held in the Sanctuary, Tuesday, December 3 at 1:30 p.m. A reception will be held in Second Hall immediately following the service.

A memorial service for Anne Parker will be held in the Sanctuary, Monday, December 2 at 1:30 p.m. A reception will be held in Second Hall immediately following the service.

Help us kick off the Season of Advent with a morning of worship, service, and fellowship! 9:00 a.m. Church-wide Breakfast in the Great Hall 9:50-10:50 a.m. Decorating the Church and Service Projects 11:00 a.m. All-Church Worship Service

Through the month of November, the bulletin board team will receive letters, notes, cards, pictures, and other “displayable” expressions of gratitude from you for our church. If you have a particular story, situation, person, ministry, small group, etc. that you … Continue reading →

Faith begins in practice—we are what we do. As Christians we are called to live out our faith in tangible ways, to live in ways that connect what we believe with how we live. Join us in November to hear … Continue reading →

Second Presbyterian cares. Visiting members in the hospital is an important way we extend God’s loving care. We are looking for more volunteers who can commit to hospital visits one or more days each month. These visits are so meaningful … Continue reading →

All children, 4 years old – 5th grade are welcome. The children lead the 5:00 p.m. Christmas Eve service. Rehearsals are Sunday afternoons, 3:00-4:15 p.m. or Wednesday evenings, 6:00-7:15 p.m., beginning November 17. If your child would like a speaking … Continue reading →

Huldah Evening Circle The Huldah Evening PW Circle will gather on Sunday, November 10, 5:00 p.m. The Bible Study will be “Words of Love: Keep Sabbath and Honor the Life-Givers.” Please contact Sandra Rogers with questions about Huldah Circle, sbgrogers@gmail.com. … Continue reading →

Sunday, November 17, 4:30-6:00 p.m. Join us in the Great Hall for an evening of gratitude. Bring an item to share for dinner and come prepared to give thanks! To RSVP or for more info, contact Dania Edwards, (412) 818-2835 … Continue reading →

Wednesday, November 13 at 5:00 p.m. in the Children’s Library. Children are invited to join Miss Jeannie for Thanksgiving stories, activities, and special snacks. The stories and activities are designed for preschoolers, but older siblings are welcome to attend as … Continue reading →

A memorial service for Greg Hobby will be held in the Chapel, Wednesday, November 13 at 10:00 a.m. A reception will be held in Second Hall immediately following the service.

Want to come and try some yummy food that’s also low impact on our carbon footprint? Well here’s your chance! The Environmental Stewardship Ministry would like to invite you to a plant-based potluck on Tuesday, November 12 at 6:00 p.m. … Continue reading →

Sunday, November 10 at 4:00 p.m. All 4th and 5th graders are invited to join in the Great Hall for this special project. We will make 60 loaves of pumpkin bread and gift bags to be delivered to Friends at … Continue reading →

Sunday, November 10, 11:00 a.m. It has long been a tradition at Second Presbyterian that our third graders receive a Bible as a gift from their family of faith. The tradition has been folded into our Family Milestones Ministry. With … Continue reading →

A memorial service for Bett Thompson will be held in the Chapel, Saturday, November 9 at 3:00 p.m. A reception will be held in Second Hall immediately following the service.