Come be a part of our summer fun! Below is a list of events and programs for youth and children, Bible studies for adults, and other resources available this summer at Second!
For Kids and Families
Camp Narnia (May 27–30 from 9:00-11:30am in Room C310): Children ages 7 and up are invited to Camp Narnia, an annual camp hosted by The Growing Place Library where we read aloud and discuss C.S. Lewis' classic tales. This year, we'll read The Silver Chair. There is no charge to attend, and books will be provided. Please email library@2pc.org if you have any questions.
Vacation Bible School (June 2-5 from 9:00-11:45am): We are excited to walk through the story of redemption in the book of Exodus, focusing on God’s covenant relationship with His people. The week will be filled with song, dance, crafts, recreation, and snacks! Children who have completed PreK-5th grade are eligible to participate in VBS.
Rejoice Music Arts Camp: Designed for rising 3rd to 8th grade students and hosted by the Second Conservatory of Music, this camp will offer instrumental, vocal, visual art, and dance instruction to participants. The camp will be from 10:00am-3:00pm each day—July 14-18 at Second Presbyterian Church or July 21-25 at RedZone Ministries in Orange Mound. Contact James Ryan if you have any questions.
Family Art Day: July 23. Stay tuned for more details!
For Youth
True North Bible Study (9th-12th Grade): Wednesday nights from 7:30-9:00pm in the youth lounge! This is a weekly Bible study where students can connect with one another and the youth staff. They will meet June 4, 11, 18, 25 & July 2, 9, 23.
103 Degrees (6th-8th Grade): Tuesday nights from 6:00-7:30pm at an offsite location! Students will swim, spend time hanging out together, and study God's Word. These will meet June 3, 10, 24 & July 1, 8, 22. Contact Faith Hampton for location details.
For College & Young Adult
901 Summer Fellowship:Tuesdays at 7:00pm, June 4-July 16: College-aged students are invited to 901 Summer Fellowship on Tuesday evenings at 7:00pm! Each week, there will be dinner, an extended Bible study, and games/hang time! Anyone college-aged (graduated senior–senior in college) is welcome to join. These will take place at host homes each week. Contact Nik Weber at (618) 979-1380 if you would like to join!
Crossroads Bible Studies: Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm, June 12-July 24. Our Crossroads Young Adult community will host a Men's Bible Study and a Women's Bible Study weekly. Both groups will meet on campus. Contact Philip James or Jess Uke for location details. Following the Bible studies, there will be social time for basketball, desserts, etc.
For Women
Summer Sister Gatherings (Once monthly in June, July, and August): Summer Sister Gatherings are a great way to get to know 2PC sisters in an intimate, small-group setting. The Women in Ministry office will group women according to the specific combination of times/dates they choose. Register here.
Summer Bible Study (June 9, July 7, and August 4): Join us this summer for a discussion-based Bible Study focused on living in light of Christ’s return. Each month we’ll dive into a different book—Titus (June), 2 Peter (July), and Jude (August)—using guided questions provided in advance. Learn more and sign up here.
Special Events
"A 1940's Radio Show" Concert & Lunch: The Senior Adult Ministry at Second invites everyone to join them for a concert and lunch on Thursday, July 10, at 11:00am in the Fellowship Hall! This event will feature Jubilation Jazz, a 20-piece Christian big band that specializes in patriotic standards and classic mid-twentieth-century tunes. The concert begins at 11:00am and lunch follows (ending at 2:00pm). Cost is $10 for both the concert and lunch. Registration will open in June.
Summer Reading Recommendations
Staff Recommendations: We asked our staff to give some recommendations for summer reading, and we got everything from Christian living and biographies to spiritual growth resources and parenting resources.