THIS IS GOD'S HOUSE - ALL ARE WELCOME
“Meeting people at their point of need, Inviting all into a dynamic relationship with Christ”
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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 you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
ORDINATION AND INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS
Elder, Class of 2023: Dan Tenpas
The officers who were installed in absentia and who have been invited to participate in person in the service Sunday are:
Elders, Class of 2023: Jessica Brock, Joshua Peyton-Hall, and Sarah Mitchell
Elders, Class of 2024: Nathan Walker
Deacons, Class of 2023: Sally Caithness, Carol Howe, and Erin Mellen
INTERGENERATIONAL WOMEN’S BIBLE STUDY – Women of all ages are invited to a monthly bible study, meeting next on Monday, November 1st at 6:30 p.m. outdoors at Robbie Staubes’ house in Mt. Pleasant. Everyone is welcome and extra copies of the study will be available at the meeting.
INCLUSIVE BIBLE STUDY IN THE PARK – This new monthly study meets on November 2nd at 6:00 p.m. as LGBTQ+ affirming community open to everyone. The group meets outdoors in the park in front of the church the first Tuesday of each month for Bible study and fellowship.
THIS FRIDAY, NOV. 5th, 7:30 pm in our sanctuary - FREE The College of Charleston Concert Choir will present a fall concert entitled “Songs for Thanksgiving,” featuring the choral cantata ‘Song for Thanksgiving’ by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Fürchte dich nicht by Johann Sebastian Bach, Exultate by Brian Galante, and Trinity Te Deum by Erik Essenvalds. “Song for Thanksgiving” will feature College of Charleston President Andrew Hsu as Narrator. Guest musicians will include members of the Charleston Symphony Orchestra, choristers from Christ Our King-Stella Maris School led by Suzanne Atwood, Dr. Julia Harlow, organist.
SUNDAY AND MIDWEEK GROUPS are a great way to get involved, grow spiritually, and build relationships. More information at 2ndpc.org/small-groups.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES FOR CHILDREN, YOUTH, & ADULTS Sundays at 9:30 a.m.
WOMEN'S PODCAST GROUP Wednesdays at 8:00 p.m. (Zoom)
THURSDAY SMALL GROUP at 6:30 p.m. (meeting at people’s homes, outdoors for now)
MEN'S GROUP Friday mornings at 6:00 a.m. (in-person and Zoom options)
WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES – Due to the high rate of COVID-19 community transmission, the CDC is recommending indoor masking in public settings. Please wear a face mask, even if you are fully vaccinated. Please worship from home if you are exhibiting any COVID-like symptoms, are aware of an exposure, or have been asked by a school or other institution to quarantine or isolate.
THE STEEPLE PROJECT moves forward and fire damage repairs are underway. Read more about the details of the project here →
Second Presbyterian is a church community where you will be known and nurtured. Have a prayer request? Please let us know here. Interested in joining Second? Find more about becoming a member here.
And get connected! Join a small group here. There are still ways to be involved and to offer your time, talents, and resources in service to others. Please reach out to our Director of Community and Communications Jordyn Pritchard to get connected.
