The annual Meeting of the Congregation and the Corporation of the Second Presbyterian Church will be held Sunday, May 10th after worship in the Sanctuary to receive the Annual Report, 2026 Budget, and 2025 Statistical Report and to elect the slate of nominees including Elders (class of 2027, 29), Deacons (class of 2027, 28, 29), and the 2027 Nominating Team.
Register now for Vacation Bible School June 15 - 18th!
Sign up (use passcode: Mint Passcode) to join Second Pres at the Charleston Habitat for Humanity build at 4739 & 4741 Mint Ave. in North Charleston on Saturday, May 16th from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.
1st Sunday Food Drive - A monthly communion Sunday collection of donations to be shared throughout the community.
- Pantry Staples needed to be distributed throughout the community & to stock Blessing Boxes.
- Diapers needed for the Junior League of Charleston Diaper Bank.
- Desserts needed to supply sweet treats with “Meals on Mondays” lunches for food-insecure folks on Wadmalaw Island.
We are serving breakfast for the men at Star Gospel Mission before church on the third Sunday of each month. Please contact Sally McDuffie or the church office to volunteer.
4TH SUNDAY NAVIGATION CENTER SUPPER
Come show Christ’s love by meeting the basic needs of people in our community by servinxg dinner. A meal is served alongside The Navigation Center in the church Fellowship Hall the fourth Sunday of each month from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Contact Elizabeth or Tim Killen.
Midweek groups are a great way to get involved, grow spiritually, and build relationships.
ADULTS: A study based on the book The After Party: Toward Better Christian Politics. All adults are welcome to join. Find more information about this course below.
YOUTH: Middle grade children (ages 10-15) are invited to meet upstairs from 9:30-10:15 a.m. with Lucie Medbery and other volunteers for a time of community building, activities and games to foster their faith and curiosity.
NURSERY & CHILDCARE: Available downstairs by 9:20 a.m.
The Second Edition Book Club meets monthly, generally the second Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at Peggy Pinckney’s home on James Island.
“Grief is not a disorder, a disease, or a sign of weakness. It is an emotional, physical, and spiritual necessity."
A new group offering is a safe, confidential space to share, listen, and support one another through grief will meet monthly on first Thursdays with chaplain Jim Luce at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room.
A weekly group for young professionals and adults focused on practical theology and being Christian in the world today led by Jordyn Pritchard.
Women of all ages are invited to meet monthly on 3rd Mondays through May at 6:30 p.m. at Robbie Staubes' home in Mount Pleasant for this year’s Presbyterian Women’s study: Finding Resilience, Joy, and Our Identity in Jesus Christ.
Choir and Bell Choir rehearsals have resumed. We always welcome new members, or even if you just want to try it to see. Prior musical experience is helpful but not necessary.
Bell Choir
Wednesday rehearsals
5:15-6:15 p.m. in the sanctuary
Contact: Julia Harlow
Choir
Wednesday rehearsals
6:30-8:00 p.m. in the sanctuary
Contact: Lee Lingle
After the children's sermon, three year olds through 5th graders are invited with Mr. Ken and volunteers to Children's Chapel in the education building for a time of fun and faith formation.
In conjunction with Spoleto this year, we will hold a “Garden Party” again as a Missions fundraiser on Saturday, May 23rd.
Volunteer, provide a dessert, or come by as we enjoy a day of food and fellowship to fund our Second Presbyterian Missions program.
The church's neighborhood, "The Garden District", is hosting evening get-togethers with light refreshments as an opportunity to work together to keep our parks looking their best.
Join the Wragg Square Park evening in front of the church on Wednesday, May 20th from 5:00-7:00 p.m.
The Charleston Gospel Choir and Second have partnered to honor the hymnody and creative expressions of faith offered through this meaningful music tradition with Gospel Sundays during the 10:30 a.m. service on the last Sunday of each month.
Sign up on Sunday to bring refreshments for after worship.
Everyone who would like to provide refreshments for after-worship fellowship on Sundays is encouraged to do so. Please sign up in the back of the Sanctuary for the Sunday you’d like to volunteer to bring the goodies.
Thank you in advance,
The Deacons
Church nursery is available at the end of the kindergarten hall each Sunday at 10:00 a.m. staffed by our wonderful nursery workers and member volunteers. Children over 2 y.o. are invited into worship until the children’s sermon, after which preschool and elementary children are invited to Children’s Chapel with Mr. Ken, then to play on the playground. All children will be at the end of the kindergarten hall for pick up after church.
Contact Ken, ce@2ndpc.org for more information.
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) is the refugee and disaster response program of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). You can respond to the devastation of both local disasters and those abroad with your prayers and by donating directly through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance. Give, Act, Pray.
Find out what PC(USA) is doing and how to help with current crises.
Medical Mission for the 21st Century
The Medical Benevolence Foundation began in the 20th century with missionary doctors and has transformed into work strengthening local leaders who oversee mission hospitals, clinics and nursing schools in the 21st century.
Second Presbyterian Church has supported MBF for over 50 years. Their work continues to help leaders who want better medical care for their communities and a more sustainable future for their medical ministries.
The Tywanza Sanders Legacy Foundation was created to honor Tywanza, son of Second Presbyterian member Felicia Sanders, who was one of the victims of the massacre at Emanuel AME Church next door. The foundation is on a mission to give youth opportunities to pursue their education and entrepreneurial dreams.
Find more information and ways to donate through their website.
Sonia and Steve Dettweiler have been working in Nigeria for many years, and have been supported by Second Presbyterian in recent years.
Read their summer update HERE.
Setting up automatic giving is quick and easy- and allows you to give in the future with just a click or text!
Our online giving system, Realm offers easy ways to financially support our ministries. Whether you want to set up a recurring gift or split your donation among different funds, Realm makes it safe and secure to give online. We hope you take advantage of this convenience.
LIFE OF THE CHURCH
CHURCH ACTIVITIES
Young Professionals Groups, Young Families Get-Togethers, Women’s Circle Bible Study, 2nd Presbyterian Men’s Society, Children's Chapel, Sunday Night Youth Group, Second Edition Book Club, Pride Community Group, “Seconds Please” Tea Room, Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, Vacation Bible School, Community Thanksgiving, Food Drives, “Souper Bowl” Youth Sunday, Advent Workshop, Trunk or Treat, Christmas Pageant, Blessing of the Backpacks, Second Sunday Lunches
ENGAGING OUR COMMUNITY
PARTNERSHIPS
1st Wednesday Men’s Luncheon at St. Philips, Charleston Gospel Choir, Community Worship Service at Thanksgiving, Community Worship Service on Maundy Thursday, MUSC Camp Communication, Hands of Christ, Pride Parade, Sisters in Serenity, The Shaw Center, Charleston Illumination Project, Sophia Institute's Social Justice Racial Equity Collaborative, Beth Heyward Missions, Bible Foundation Shipping, Loving America Street, Laundry Matters, Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy, Colin McKay Grant Home, Coward-Bolivia Service, One80 Place, Feeding of the Multitude, Florence Crittenton Home, G.O.A.L., Habitat for Humanity, Heifer International, Help for Haiti, Kai Dutton Fund, LEAP, Medical Benevolence – Congo, Medical Missions, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Presbyterian Communities of SC, Presbyterian Student Association, Rural Mission, Star Gospel Mission, Thornwell Home, Tywanza Sanders Legacy Foundation, Water Mission, Spoleto Festival, Piccolo Spoleto, Piccolo Spotlight Concert Series, Spoleto Craft Festival, Sea Island Hunger Awareness Foundation, Journey, Backs Against the Wall: The Howard Thurman Story, Charleston Academy of Music, Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, Walk for Water, Habitat for Humanity