Who is Second Presbyterian Church?
Diverse ✶ Inclusive ✶ COMMUNITY ✶ Engaging ✶ Passionate
Mission Statement
We are a diverse and inclusive community bringing people to Christ through the power of service, education, hospitality, and compassion.
Vision Statement
Second Presbyterian Church seeks to be a diverse, vibrant and passionate Christ-centered community of hospitality and outreach actively serving the South Loop, the city of Chicago, and the world. We accomplish this through inspirational worship in our historic sanctuary, educational ministry to all ages, and the power of compassionate service to our neighbors.
The Season of Eastertide
The resurrection of Jesus continues to be celebrated for the 50 days of Eastertide. Songs about Jesus’ rising, his appearances to the disciples and ascension into heaven will be sung. Dr. Neff will be preaching a new sermon series based on the Acts of the Apostles. Join us for our joyous celebrations in-person or online.
Christ is Risen! He is Risen Indeed!
We celebrate the resurrection of Christ in our community of faith and, again, invite you to join us in our celebrations!
Sunday Service starts at 11:00 am and the doors to the sanctuary open by 10:30 am. If you prefer to worship online, log on to 2ndPresbyterian.org at your convenience, the live-stream begins shortly after 10:55 am each Sunday morning.
Sunday Bulletin
The "Current Bulletin" link in the next section does not work. We are working on it. Please use the "Sunday Bulletin" link above. It works.
Good News: In-Person Worship Resumed
Second Presbyterian Church is open for in-person worship services. The sanctuary will open 30 minutes before the start of the service. You may sit together again in family and friend units as you feel comfortable.
Masks are optional, however, please, if you have any symptoms, please, stay home and watch online.
We will continue our new practice of offering our services online for those who would like to worship with us remotely. Click here: 2ndPresbyterian.org. You may watch our weekly Sunday service live at 11:00 am, or you may watch the recording of the service (and any past service) later, any time online, at your convenience.
Sounds of the South Loop Concert Series
Lyric Opera Stage Artists held a free concert on Saturday, April 30th. What a blessing it was to gather for this special presentation by the Lyric Opera Stage Artists! If you did not get to join us live for this event, we hope you now will enjoy listening to the artists' dynamic line-up of opera arias and duets, art songs, and musical theater hits, accompanied on the piano by Teresa Kang. Click Here to view the full program for the event and Click Here to watch the recording online.
The concert was a free concert, but donations are gratefully accepted whether you watched in person or online. Please Click Here to make your donation. All proceeds will go to our capital campaign Sacred Places and Safe Spaces. Thank you.
Schedule of Events
Saturday, February 26 - South Loop Symphony Orchestra, Celebrating Black Music: Click Here to watch, Click Here to view program
Saturday, April 30 - Lyric Opera Stage Artists, Arias, Duets and Musical Theater: Click Here to watch, Click Here to view program.
Saturday, June 25 - South Loop Symphony Orchestra, Pops Concert
Saturday, August 27 - Lakeview Orchestra Chamber Ensemble
Saturday, October 29 - South Loop Symphony Orchestra
Saturday, December 17 - Gaudete Brass
Saturday, February 25 - Nichole Young, Harpist
Day of Week TBA, April - Chen Quartet
Free Meals
Lunch Bag Program: Tuesday through Friday: 11:00 am to 1:00 pm (enter through Cullerton Avenue doors). All are Welcome.
Dinner on Sundays: 7:00 pm South Loop Community Table (also enter through Cullerton Avenue doors). All are Welcome.