Happy New Year!
Rev. Marie Mainard O’Connell will be preaching Knowing Enough to be Dangerous
The Advent and Christmas season can seem long, especially when the challenges of life feel overwhelming. Many of us have endured recent years full of loss, illness, frustration, and unwelcomed change. Although Christ joined us in our suffering precisely because our lives are hard and God loves us, being “merry and bright” can still be quite difficult. Our service will focus on instrumental music and readings; no singing required, no expectations of anything more than your presence. Be comforted by the musical gifts of our guests Christina Littlejohn (cello), Drew Irvin of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra (violin) and Scott Whitfield (piano).
Please join our simple service of peace that captures the challenges of the season at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 20 in the chapel at Second Presbyterian Church. Free childcare is provided in our nursery as well as beverages to warm the hands and spirit. There will be a time to light a candle, touch the waters of baptism, or place an ornament if you feel so moved.
11:00 a.m. | “Big Music Sunday” | Fourth Sunday of Advent | Large and small ensembles, soloists and instrumentalists will share the gift of music
More Details3:30 p.m. | Children and Families Service | The Word in Scripture and Song | Passing The Light of Christ | Birthday Party for Jesus in Second Hall after the service | Faithful fun for all ages!
More Details5:30 p.m. | Traditional Communion Service | SPC Adult Choir, SPC Youth Ensemble and soloists | The Service of the Lights
More Details11:00 p.m. | Youth-Led Worship Service | Youth Building | All ages welcome!
Poinsettias are used to decorate the Sanctuary and Second Hall during Advent. You are invited to place a poinsettia in honor and/or memory of a loved one. Funds received in excess of those purchased will be used in benevolent ways to help others during the holidays. A list of those being honored and remembered and their donors will be printed as a special insert in the Christmas Eve bulletin. The deadline to order a poinsettia is December 11. The cost is $15.00.
Click HERE to order your poinsettia.
This year, it is an evening event! Join us Sunday evening, November 26 at 4:00 p.m. for an hour of decorating, making, placing, hanging, and preparing our church for the first of Advent in December. Our redesigned evening tradition begins with volunteer stations throughout the building to set up Christmas Trees, make ornaments, fluff and place wreaths, build outdoor installations, and craft blessing bags and cards for the homeless and homebound.
4:00 p.m. Decorating inside and out
5:00 p.m. Potato and Chili Bar dinner, $7.00 per person, $28.00 max per household
5:45 p.m. Brief worship in Sanctuary to Light the Chrismon Tree
You don’t want to miss the fun and fellowship of our annual tradition.
Click HERE to register!
You may have seen the question our Stewardship Team is asking in this Stewardship Season on the table in the narthex or heard it at one of our Home Gatherings. The question is this: What will it take for Second Presbyterian to meet Christ on the mountain? We’d love to hear your answer as we believe it will take all of us to meet Christ on the mountain as a church.
We’d love to hear your answer as we believe it will take all of us to meet Christ on the mountain as a church. To make your 2024 Estimate of Giving, complete the Estimate of Giving card located in the pews or use the link below.
Please join us at one of our Home Gatherings and celebrate our 2024 Stewardship Campaign.