Getting Started
First Steps: If you have visited us on the web but not yet in person, the first step is to come some Sunday morning for worship. We know that it isn’t necessarily an easy step to take, no matter whether you’re a lifelong Christian or just checking out the faith for the first time. So take it easy on yourself and know that you can try things out at your own pace. Ultimately we are a community of friendship, healing, encouragement, and exploration. In the “Second Family” no one is perfect and everyone is welcome. Take your time and pray about where God is leading you. Our hope is that you find the congregation that is “right” for you. Our prayer is that it will be Second Pres!
If you’ve already come to worship and liked what you experienced, keep coming. The best way to learn if Second Pres is right for you is to worship with us for several weeks. At Second Pres every Sunday is a little bit different; by coming on a variety of Sundays, especially several Sundays in a row, you’ll get a pretty good feel for who we are and what we’re trying to do. It’s also a great idea to check out one of our mid-week ministries and missions. Even as a visitor, you are welcome to be part of everything that we do. If you introduce yourself to one of the pastors while you’re visiting, they will be glad to help you get connected.
For help in choosing a worship service, click here
Getting Here: Click here for directions to our building.
God Cares about kids. So do we. We take children’s ministry seriously at Second Pres. It’s important to us that they have a great experience when they visit. Here are some ideas that can ensure that that will happen. For worship-related suggestions, click here. We have a ton of opportunities for kids and their families, including Sunday School, Children’s Church, Kirk Night, Family Night Live, Vacation Bible School, Movie Nights, Date Night, and Youth Ministry. You’ll also be glad to know that we have a professional child care staff and that all our volunteers and staff have been screened by local and state law enforcement agencies.
Know Yourself: We know that different people grow in faith in different ways. Most people start their relationship with Second Pres through Sunday morning worship, but there’s no reason you couldn’t begin with working on a Habitat for Humanity house or participating in a mid-week Bible study.
How do I join? When you’re ready to make Second Pres your Second Family, you’ll want to take the next step, which is joining. Because our mission is to help people connect deeply to God and each other, our Inquirers Group is all about building relationships. Once a year, beginning in mid-January, we offer a multi-week small group Sunday morning experience, called “Inquirers,” that is designed to help you grow in your relationship with God, this congregation, other inquirers, and even yourself. Inquirers includes adults of all ages, religious backgrounds, and marital status. The relaxed discussion format makes everyone feel at home. In Inquirers you’ll have a chance to reflect on where you are on your faith journey, make new friends, and think about some goals for the future. At the end of the experience, you can choose to join the congregation, but there’s no obligation to do so. If you’d like to learn more about Inquirers, click here for a full description . If you have questions about Inquirers, contact Pastor Jeff.
Check us out: Explore this web site, meet us in person, experience life in the “Second Family.” We think you’ll find that our congregation is a great place to call “home.”