News and Happenings

Holding Faith, Together ... with our children and their families

We may be creating fellowship in new and different ways, but God's family is always connected. God's love reaches us no matter where we may be and God gives us the spirit to still share love, kindness, and joy throughout our day. So, we meet you with God's warmth and invite you into this very special community of friends. We'll have videos, stories, ideas, and some of our favorite photos to keep us all in touch.

Let's keep holding faith, togeher.

• Join us on Facebook for live interaction, book readings, devotions, and fellowship. And share your pictures with us, too!
• Visit our YouTube playlist for fun videos and stories.
• Meet us on Wednesday evening on Facebook and Zoom! Email us to learn more and get Zoom details.
• With online Sunday School, we continue to grow together and learn about God.

• For our 3s, 4s, and 5s, we're still "Growing in Grace and Gratitude,"* no matter where we may be! Even with this online Sunday School, we can keep growing together and learn about God's great big love! Click on the "Sunday Storyteller" link to watch and listen to our guest readers, find a story handout at "See the Story", and download coloring pages with "Color the Story." "Teach the Story" provides additional information for parents.
• Elementary school students have their own online Sunday school. Watch the story with the "Sunday Storyteller", then "Read the Story" with a link to the Bible verses. "Story in Action" gives you fun activites for this week, and "Share the Story" has even more ideas for making the story come alive.

• Do you know about Children's Circle Preschool at Second? Their teachers are creating videos for you, too!
• How do we continue to be a church when we're not together? Read some thoughts from Kat and Ann at their blog!
• Searching for creative ideas? Check our our Pinterest page, chock full of fun and engaging suggestions.

*Curriculum used with permission from Presbyterian Publishing.

Life can be overwhelming.
You are welcome here as you are...no matter what.

Vision:

Youth Ministries at Second Presbyterian Church seeks to provide middle and high school students (grades 6-12) with a welcoming, safe, and encouraging community, which gives space for faith discovery, spiritual growth, dedication to following Jesus Christ, and full engagement in the corporate life of Second Presbyterian Church.

Youth Ministries at Second is a space where middle and high school students gather not to witness an event but to be a part of something bigger than themselves where everyone belongs and all are welcomed.

In all we do, we seek to be…

Incarnational – Embodying the love and acceptance of God;
Inclusive – Welcoming and inviting everyone to participate;
Integrative – Engaging youth in the broader life of Second Church

Objectives:

We think this can best be accomplished through the integration of all youth into the broader life of the church by providing opportunities for their full participation in . . .

• Worship;
• Youth ministry programs and events;
• Service opportunities and trips;
• Development of community initiatives;
• Christian education offerings;
• Church-wide stewardship efforts;
• The church's institutional structure (ministry teams, committees, board of deacons, etc.)

THIRD SATURDAY EACH MONTH, 8-9 AM, COMMON ROOM

Revival is a unique monthly breakfast gathering for all Men at Second to grow our relationships and hear how God has been at work in the lives of those men next to us in the pew. Come be revived!