The Clergy and Session of Second Presbyterian share in the collective grief and anguish at the murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and other victims of racial violence. We stand united against individual and systemic racism, discrimination and brutality. As followers of Christ, we are called to advocate for those who are marginalized and treated unjustly.
God created each of us in God’s image, therefore WE believe that Black Lives Matter.
Then the disciples of John came to him, saying, “Why do we and the Pharisees fast often, but your disciples do not fast?” And Jesus said to them, “The wedding guests cannot mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them, can they? The days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast. No one sews a piece of unshrunk cloth on an old cloak, for the patch pulls away from the cloak,…
Then the disciples came and asked (Jesus), “Why do you speak in parables?” Jesus answered, “To you it has been given to know the secrets of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it has not been given. For to those who have, more will be given, and they will have an abundance; but from those who have nothing, even what they have will be taken away. The reason I speak to them in parables is that ‘seeing they do…
When they had gone ashore, they saw a charcoal fire there, with fish on it, and bread. Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, a hundred fifty-three of them; and though there were so many, the net was not torn. Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared to ask him, “Who are…
This year, our Churches of Charles VBS will extend over the ENTIRE month of July! Beginning on Monday, July 6, we will gather on Monday evenings (July 6, 13, 20, 27) from 6 pm – 8 pm on Zoom for virtual VBS. Our counselors and teachers will teach the lessons of scripture in a fun way to our children online. Our theme for the summer will be Compassion Camp: Be Loved, Be Kind, Be You! We will provide kits to…
The 50th Anniversary of Earth Day takes place this coming Wednesday, April 22nd. In response the Churches of Charles have created a resource page for Earth Day. It includes Earth Day online worship service at the National Cathedral (Sunday, April 19 at 2 PM); Earth Day challenges and clean-ups; book and movie recommendations for adults & kids; links to climate-related talks; policy initiatives; information on local recycling, composting, and community supported agriculture; and DIY projects. Access the resource page here.…
Join us for our virtual Easter service at 10 AM via Zoom. Then for a special Easter celebration, the church carillon in the steeple will play an Easter concert at 2 PM. A Joyful Easter at Home“While it was Still Dark” Rev. Dr. Tom Blair preaching with special music from Easters past and present Link: https://zoom.us/j/322082872 Mobile Phone or Tablet: Download Zoom App from the App store first. Dial-in: Call 1-646-558-8656 Meeting ID# 322 082 872 Our handbell director, Beau Lochte,…
