Fully Equipped

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, May 10, 2026

Dear Friends in Christ –

In his letter to the Ephesians, Paul details how God has brought a fractured and fragmented world to the path that leads to unity. How, before the planets, the stars, and the seas were formed, it was intended that God would walk with us in our humanity. The path that is offered is through faith in Jesus the Christ, and it is the church’s task and the church’s privilege to proclaim this message to all the world.

We start Sunday. We welcome new members. Is there someone you haven’t seen of late? Tell them to meet you at 10:30!

In anticipation –

 

This Sunday we welcome new members Whitney Connell and Carla Davis.

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Sunday Bulletin - May 3

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.

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Where Are We Going?

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, May 3, 2026

As Jesus is giving his final instruction to his disciples on the night before his death, he leaves intimate instructions for his closest followers.

The reading for this Sunday focuses on the relationship Jesus has established with this new community and the strength they will find in and through each other.

When Thomas asks, “how can we know the way,” Jesus comforts their troubled heart (singular) by reassuring them they already know the way because Jesus has embodied the fullness of God.

Jesus proclaims, “I am the way!”

- Steven

 Rev. Steven Baines is a Charleston native who currently serves as our church administer after 25 years in our nation’s capital. He served as executive minister at National City Christian Church, the “national cathedral” of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). He has also held senior leadership positions at national civil rights organizations including Americans United for Separation of Church and State and People for the American Way.

 
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VBS Child Sign Up

Vacation Bible School 2026 | REGISTER BELOW

VBS at Second Presbyterian Church of Charleston

June 15th-18th, 2026 (Monday through Thursday)

9:00 a.m. Drop off | Pick up 12:15-12:30 p.m.

Register below. For children currently in 3K-5th Grades. Must be potty-trained and have turned 3 on or before August 31st, 2025.

Groups will rotate through art, music, snack time, games and recess each day. Bring a packed lunch to eat together before pickup.

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Sunday Bulletin - April 26

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.

CLICK HERE FOR THE PRAYER LIST & UPCOMING BIRTHDAYS
 
 

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You Aren’t Who You Think You Are

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, April 26, 2026

Dear Friends in Jesus –

When we think about ourselves, most of us think that our selves are the result of what we have managed to make of our lives. That my self is whatever I have chosen, worked, decided, lived through and strived to be.

The Bible has a very different take on who we are. Who we are, says scripture, is not what we put together for ourselves, but what God has put together in us. Scripture says less of our earnest search for God; rather more typical of the Bible is to assert God's search for us.

May we be found… in worship on Sunday!
 
In anticipation, 

 
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Sunday Bulletin - April 19

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.

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We Had Hoped...

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, April 19, 2026

Dear Friends in Jesus –

This Sunday Luke continues the narrative of Christ’s resurrection in a way that resonates today. It resonates in opposition to tweets, texts and Instagram. Luke tells of a face to face encounter on the road. There follows discussion/conversation among the travelers. This leads to a connection resulting in an invitation to share a meal. In the sharing of the meal there is discovery of the one who said he would rise! And that discovery mandates action – those who have seen are compelled to proclaim and share what they have witnessed – Jesus is alive!  

In this age of internet chatter, fast food, and isolation, the 2000 year old narrative points us toward real fellowship, face to face discourse, rampant hospitality and joyful witness.
 
Join me Sunday and let’s live it!

In anticipation,

 
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Sunday Bulletin - April 12

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.

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The Day After

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Sunday, April 12, 2026

Dear Friends in Jesus –

Jesus came that we might have life, and have life in abundance. During Lent we imagined what that would look like as particular people in God’s particular purpose through Second Church. Not just that we would not know want, but that we would know abundant joy, generosity, holy purpose,  caring for God’s creation, preserving truth, heartfelt worship, promoting social righteousness, and living like we mean it!

Last Sunday we celebrated the resurrection – the pivotal moment in the cosmos!

So, what do we do the next Sunday? Easter II is often known as Low Sunday. No mystery here. Lower energy, lower attendance. Maybe, but I’m not a subscriber. I don’t buy it and won’t!

The narratives we return to each year beg us to see things in fresh ways, through resurrection eyes.

Sunday we remind ourselves why we may live in hope in the midst of wars, fires, floods and folly.

Ain’t nothing low about it. Let’s take another chance to celebrate salvation together!

Someone you haven’t seen in a while? Give ‘em a call.

See you Sunday –

 
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Easter Sunday Bulletin - April 5

THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME

 “Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Jesus”


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Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve? Where you belong and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged?  We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.

Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here.

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A New Beginning

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SERMON SNAPSHOT: Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026

Dear Friends in Jesus –

The Christian writer Barbara Johnson suggests, “we are Easter people in a Good Friday world.”

I’d say that some days, these days, it may feel that way, yet we know that even though these feelings are real they’re not always based on fact. However, there does seem to be a real convergence right now!

Have wars and oppression, and hunger, and displacement always been around? Sure, but not with such intensity, rancor, or carelessness as we experience now. What’s different? For one thing, communication platforms that aren’t always linked to truth, kindness, or reality.

This may feel like a "Friday" moment in time, but I’m called to cling to a Tony Campolo sermon, 'Sundays Comin’!’

He tells of his old pastor rising to preach as he, Campolo, sat down rather satisfied with himself as they were having a ‘preach off.’ The old man tells him, "get ready," and he rises. He preaches for, could have been an hour! He starts off, “It was Friday and  Jesus was hanging dead on the tree. It was Friday, but… SUNDAY’S COMIN’!”  

Folks, today is Friday and the circumstances we abhor and we decry and we flail against may not disappear in two days, but on the third day we will celebrate the fulfillment of God’s promise.

I will proclaim, “He is risen!” and you will affirm the mysterious truth we know, “He is risen indeed!”

Invite everyone you know to experience the joy that is ours!

See you in worship!

 
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