This Week in Our Church
Wednesday, June 19:
Friends of Historic Second Church Lecture and reception: Chicago in the Roaring 20s: A Thoroughly Modern Metropolis--Sanctuary 6pm (free docent-led tours begin at 5pm and there will be a wine and cheese reception following the event at 7pm in the Fellowship Hall with live jazz music. This event is FREE and open to the public)
Thursday, June 20:
South Loop Farmers Market--Parking Lot 4pm-8pm
Tai Chi--Fellowship Hall 6pm $10/person (click link for more information www.herbsmed.org)
Friday, June 21:
Open Mic Night--Fellowship Hall7pm-9pm (this event is open to the public for both watching and participating. We are asking for a $5 donation at the door to help raise money for the missions and ministries of this church)
Saturday, June 22:
Barbara's Basement--Downstairs 10am-1pm
Sunday, June 23:
Present Word Bible Study--Church Library 9:30am
Alpha to Omega Bible Discussion--Fellowship Hall 9:30am
Worship--Sanctuary 11am
Coffee Hour--Fellowship Hall 12:15pm
Tuesday, June 25:
Barbara's Basement--Downstairs 10am-1pm
Acts Bible Study--Fellowship Hall 1:30pm
Worship
When you worship with us at Second Presbyterian Church, you will immediately be drawn by the outstanding architecture and artistry of this City, State, and National Historic Landmark location. Our sanctuary features nine Tiffany Stained Glass Windows and 175 angels depicted in statues, carvings, glass, and murals. We are a PC(USA) church rooted in the Presbyterian tradition, however our congregation is anything but traditional. We are proud to be a beautiful representation of God's Kingdom in the make-up of our congregants every Sunday. We have folks from every corner of the earth worshiping together each Sunday morning and we have formed a community of support, love, and care for anyone who walks in our doors. Whether you are new to Christianity or have been a life-long Christian, all are welcome and will feel comfortable worshiping with us. We look forward to meeting you and sharing in God's glory with you!
Serve
We have multiple volunteer opportunities weekly at Second Presbyterian Church.
Lunch Bag Program: We are always looking for volunteers Tuesday-Friday from 10am-1:15pm to help serve our neighbors that are either homeless or living with food insecurity. We serve a free lunch bag to anyone in need. This volunteer opportunity is a great way to serve those in need and connect with others living in the South Loop Community. For more information, please contact Vicki Reynolds at vickireynolds24@gmail.com
Tutoring: At Second Presbyterian Church, we tutor around 35 children and youth (3rd grade-8th grade) on Wednesday evenings (6pm-7:30pm) from September-mid June. If you are interested in helping with our tutoring program, please contact Pastor Neff at pastor.secondchurch1936@comcast.net
Teach: Our Christian Education Hour is one of our most amazing programs and we are always seeking adults who have a passion for Christ and a passion for teaching to engage our children and youth. If you are interested in helping serve as a teacher, a substitute, or an aide, please contact Pastor Neff at pastor.secondchurch1936@comcast.net
Weddings: Second Presbyterian Church offers beautiful weddings in our National, State, and City Historic Landmark location. For any wedding to be successful, we need individuals who have a passion for making this day memorable and joyful for the wedding party. If you would like more information, please contact our Wedding Coordinator Barbara Crawford at spcweddingschicago@gmail.com
South Loop Farmers Market: We are looking for individuals to help with set-up, tear-down, and to meet and greet at our Second Presbyterian Church table. The Farmers Market runs every Thursday June 6-September 26 from 4pm-8pm. If you are interested in helping once or long-term, please contact Vicki Reynolds at vickireynolds24@gmail.com
Chicago Food Depository Walk: Second Presbyterian Church gets a majority of its food for our Lunch Bag Program from the Chicago Food Depository. One of the ways that we can off-set this cost is to participate in their annual Hunger Walk. If you are interested in joining our team to help us better be able to help those that are homeless or living with food insecurity on Saturday, September 7th, please let us know by contacting Vicki Reynolds at vickireynolds24@gmail.com
Study
Second Presbyterian Church is committed to making disciples of all ages. We offer multiple Christian Education classes weekly for all age groups.
Present Word: This adult Christian Education class meets weekly on Sunday mornings at 9:30am in the Church Library. Study materials are provided each quarter and all are welcome.
Book of Acts: Join Rev. Tolliver for an in-depth study on the Book of Acts each Tuesday afternoon at 1:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. Only your Bible is needed!
Alpha to Omega Bible Discussion Group: This group is committed to going through the Bible, one book at a time and discussing key themes. They meet twice/month on the second and fourth Sundays at 9:3am in the Fellowship Hall and the second and fourth Wednesdays at 6pm in the 2nd Floor office. The same discussion happens on the 2nd Sunday & Wednesday and again on the 4th Sunday and Wednesday so you can go to either gathering those weeks.
Second Book Group: The July 21 book will be Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. The August 18 book will be Why Religion? A Personal Story by Elaine Pagels. Book Group discussions are at 9:30am in the 2nd Floor Office and are open to all!
Biblical Foundations: This class is meant for children kindergarten-5th grade and meets every Sunday morning (September-June) in the middle classroom (behind the kitchen) at 9:45am. The lessons are meant to build a Biblical foundation for children and youth beginning at an early age.
Confirmation Class: This class meets Sunday mornings in the North Parlor (September-June) at 10am and is for youth 6th grade-8th grade who wish to join the church.
Post-Confirmation Class: This class meets Sunday mornings also in the North Parlor (September-June) at 10am and is designed to continue laying the Spiritual foundation for our youth once they have joined the church.
Other: Periodically we study series that meet during the week or even on Sunday afternoons. As these series are planned, they will be added to this section. Past studies include: Women of the Bible, The Book of Confessions Study, Loving Ourselves and Loving Our Neighbors: A Lenten Journey, Christianity and Poverty, and Christianity and Healthcare.
Upcoming
Open Mic Night: We will be hosting another Open Mic Night on Friday, June 21st from 7pm-9pm. All talents are welcome (singing, dancing, comedy, poetry, spoken word, etc.). We are asking for a $5 suggested donation at the door and will have beer, popcorn, soda, and water for all to enjoy! If you have any questions, please contact Pastoral Assistant Leslie Deslauriers by either calling the church office or emailing her at studentpastorleslie@gmail.com
Block Museum and Baha'i Temple Tour: We will be taking a group to the Block Museum at Northwestern University and to the Baha'i Temple on Wednesday, June 26. Cost is $25/person and space is limited. To reserve your spot, please contact the church office at (312)225-4951 and ask for Pastoral Assistant Leslie Deslauriers. Payment is required for reservation to be made. We will leave the church at 9:45am and returning at 3:30pm. If there is a wait-list, we will schedule another day in July to attend both.
Tour the Defender Building: The Chicago Defender newspaper was an important publication for the city of Chicago. On Thursday, August 15th, we will gather at the South Loop Farmer's Market at 5:30pm and walk over to the Defender building for a FREE tour. If you are interested, please contact Ann Belletire (annabelle620e@aol.com) or Pastoral Assistant Leslie Deslauriers (studentpastorleslie@gmail.com). This is free and open to the public!
Who is Second Presbyterian Church?
We are 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.
Sunday Parking
The parking lot adjacent to the north side of the church is available for parking for Sunday worship. We encourage those whose mobility permits to park on the city streets so as to leave parking lot space for those with more limited mobility. Street parking is FREE every Sunday. Please contact Office Administrator, Ashley McLean, for more information.
Statement on Same Sex Marriage
For many years, Second Presbyterian Church has offered same-sex marriage as part of our ministry to the church and the greater Chicagoland community. You and your partner will find an inclusive, warm fellowship of diverse spiritual people at Second Presbyterian Church. If you are looking for a place to be married, or a people who believe in the full dignity, beauty and equality of all God’s children, welcome home.