february Zoom discussion group
Spiritual Growth Through Crisis or Transition
To be fully human, fully myself,
To accept all that I am,
all that you envision,
This is my prayer.
Walk with me out to the rim of life,
Beyond security.
Take me to the exquisite edge of courage
And release me to become.
- Sue Monk Kidd, When the Heart Waits
If you read this prayer and your heart expanded or contracted or was filled with a sudden, unexplainable longing, you are invited to join Pastor Allison Bauer and Beth Rice on a four-week Zoom small group journey in February through Sue Monk Kidd's book, “When the Heart Waits.”
We’ll reflect on (among other things) the holy practices of finding spiritual growth during or after a crisis or in a transition; waiting on God in an active way; and anticipating new life. You don't have to be a member of any church to participate; all are welcome. And the books are free. Contact Pastor Allison, Beth, or the Second Pres office for more info (740-353-4159 or secondpres@yahoo.com).
A February Zoom small group (4 discussions)
Led by Pastor Allison Bauer and Beth Rice
Date and time of meeting will be determined by participants’ schedules.
“Sometimes waiting, like that of a butterfly’s metamorphosis, can be one of the most significant experiences we ever encounter.”
following up on sun, jan 23, 2022 sermon
Operation Safety Net
Operation Safety Net (homeless shelter)
*only homeless shelter in the county
Donations ("Operation Safety Net") can be mailed to:
615 Eighth St Portsmouth, OH 45662
Director: Maureen Cadogan
Phone 740-353-4085
Fax 740-353-6940
god's pantry
A CHOICE-BASED FOOD PANTRY
We are grateful to all of our God's Pantry volunteers and donors for all their support during the COVID-19 pandemic!
God's Pantry is open on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th Wednesdays of the month from 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. There are no income requirements for our pantry, and points to spend on food and cleaning items are determined by household size. Emergency food is also available by contacting the office (740-353-4159) when the Pantry is not open.
Other community resources are available here.
covid-19 update (11.24.21)
A letter from Pastor Allison
Dear Members & Friends of Second Pres,
I am so grateful that while our building was closed from March until June 2020, the ministry and mission of Second Presbyterian Church never stopped! We have found new ways to love God and our neighbors even during the COVID-19 pandemic - it's exactly what I think Jesus would want us to do.
Each month, our board of elders (called the "Session") re-evaluates our COVID-protocols. Though we know some would like to make masking encouraged instead of required during worship, we feel this is not the time to make this change. It is our desire to follow Christ's mandate to protect those who are most vulnerable among us, so masks will continue to be required during the service.
We continue to provide Worship on Sundays at 9:30 a.m. in multiple ways:
- In-person at 9:30 a.m. (Prelude begins at 9:25 a.m.)
- Live radio broadcast simultaneously on WIOI (106.7FM 1010AM)
- Livestream on the church's Facebook page
In addition, bulletins can be mailed or emailed to any who would like to have a copy in their hands. (We normally drop them off at the post office by noon on Thursday.)
As always, I want you to make the best decision for your situation when it comes to how you worship with us. Since what is known about COVID-19 is ever-changing, our goal is to monitor new information and alter our safety practices as needed.
Be of good courage & know that you are loved,
Pastor Allison
#wearamask #washyourhands #sayyourprayers