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INFORMATION & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Are you looking for a church home where you can make a difference for the God we serve and where you will be known, nurtured, challenged? We welcome you and invite you to spend some time with us.
JOIN US FOR THESE JOYFUL EVENTS AS WE PREPARE FOR CHRISTMAS:
TODAY: ADVENT CRAFT WORKSHOP after church. Join us for Advent crafts in the park after church today! Pizza and salad will be served for lunch and children will also have a chance to do a quick run-through ahead of the Christmas Pageant on the 12th.
THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON CONCERT CHOIR and madrigal singers will give their annual Christmas Candlelight Concert in our sanctuary Dec. 6th at 7:30 p.m. music.cofc.edu/concerts
SATURDAY, DEC 11th in our sanctuary – “Celtic and Classical Christmas” at 7pm presented by Taylor Festival Choir and Na Fidleiri Reimagined. Then, at 10:00 pm the Missa Puer Natus Est by 16th c. composer Thomas Tallis. Tickets at the door and online. taylormusicgroup.org
Next Sunday December 12th, the CHRISTMAS PAGEANT will be at the beginning of the church service, children need to arrive next week at 9:30 to practice and get into costume. Our CHOIR’S ANNUAL ADVENT OFFERING will be presented during worship: the Magnificat by Carl Theodore Pachelbel, CAROLING – Meet in the fellowship hall at 5:00 pm for caroling around the neighborhood and hot chocolate afterward. Everyone is welcome!
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS – Youth are invited Thursday, Dec 16th to meet at 5pm to ride together to the Festival of Lights. Drop off and pick up at the Publix parking lot (520 Folly Rd).
TWO CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES, Friday, December 24th
Family-friendly Candlelight service at 4:00 p.m. with a youth choir and processional pageant for any child who would like to join.
Candlelight and Communion service at 11:00 p.m. (prelude music starts at 10:30 p.m.)
Christmas Day, Sat. Dec. 25th – an inspirational message from Pastor Cress will be available online at the church website: www.2ndpc.org. No in-person service.
Sun. Dec 26th – Sunday morning worship service, 10:30 a.m.
THE ANGEL TREE is set up right outside the sanctuary as a fundraiser to provide Emergency Life Packs through Presbyterian Disaster Assistance to support churches in border regions caring for refugees and asylum seekers. Please place an angel on the tree to signify a donation made. We’re hoping to raise $625 for this missions initiative.
PRE-ORDER POINSETTIAS & LUMINARIES, $15 each – Fill out the form and give online at www.2ndpc.org/give, in the offering plate, or deliver to the church office. Each luminary kit includes 10 flame-resistant bags and tea lights. White poinsettias can be dedicated in honor or memory of someone.
SESSION MEETING this Thursday, December 9 at 6:00 p.m.
BIBLE STUDIES & SMALL GROUPS – Intergenerational Women’s Bible Study meets this Monday at 6:30 at Robbie Staubes’ house, 306 Pilots Point. The LGBTQ-led Inclusive Bible Study meets Tuesday at 6:00 at the church. Small groups are a great way to get involved, grow spiritually, and build relationships. More information at 2ndpc.org/small-groups. Everyone is welcome.
SUNDAY AND MIDWEEK GROUPS are a great way to get involved, grow spiritually, and build relationships. More information at 2ndpc.org/small-groups. NO Sunday School Dec. 26th or Jan. 2nd.
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)
SUPPORT SECOND – You can support Second Pres whenever you shop on Amazon. Use the link: bit.ly/2ndpcsmile or choose to support “Second Presbyterian Church” at smile.amazon.com and Amazon will automatically donate to Second Presbyterian with each purchase you make.
WORSHIP SAFETY GUIDELINES– Due to the substantial rate of COVID-19 community transmission, the CDC continues to recommend indoor masking in public settings for everyone. While a large portion of our congregation is vaccinated, there is a significant number of children who have not yet had the opportunity to be vaccinated, which affects the health and safety of the vulnerable and immunocompromised among us. Please wear a face mask in church, even if you are fully vaccinated.
MAKE YOUR 2022 PLEDGE TODAY! Pledge online at www.2ndpc.org/give or fill out a pledge card and place it in the offering plate in covenant with God and one another.
THE BELL TOWER REPAIRS – The project moves forward and fire damage repairs are underway. Read more about the details of the project here. And give toward the Steeple Fund 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.
