What’s So Special About This Place?

We live in a world where church attendance all over the country is declining. Christian faith is increasingly viewed with skepticism. And yet, here at Second, there is a vibrancy and a conviction that is impossible to ignore.

This stewardship season, we are naming and celebrating the things that make Second Presbyterian Church both special and unique. We are naming and celebrating the ways our lives are made better by this special place.

What do you love about Second?

Will you help us support it?

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“What’s so special about Second? Second is a sanctuary for ALL people looking to find some way, any way to follow what Christ taught.  I truly would be lost without the congregation at Second.”
— Steve Gorny
“I found Second after years of navigating disillusionment with the Church as a queer person. My partner and I immediately felt embraced by this self-aware, growth-oriented community that puts their mission of love into action. At Second, I feel like my questions matter, that answers aren’t required, and that I actually belong here.”
— Taulbee Gunter

  • For the 2026 year, we hope to have $750,000 pledged.

  • In April of 2024, the Task Force for Congregational Vitality assessed Second’s financial standing and recommended that we increase our income to $727,000 per year in order to move towards sustainability.

    In 2024, members generously increased the total pledged amount by $118,000 from the previous year to meet that goal.

    This year, in an effort to continue our move toward sustainability, we set the generosity goal of $750,000.

  • Yes! We have included a pledge card in this year’s stewardship packet that will be mailed to members.

    If you are not a current member or you do not receive one in the mail, we will have brochures and pledge cards at the church.

    You can also fill out a pledge form online.

  • Pastor Sarah Speed and our business office staff are always available to take questions and to share a cup of coffee.

  • Not every season is a season for increasing generosity. We understand that.

    There are some seasons where we are able to give more financially, some seasons where we are able to give more time and energy, and some seasons where we cannot give much at all and have to allow ourselves to be supported by the community around us.

    Whatever season you find yourself in, know that you belong here.

  • If you submitted a pledge to Second Presbyterian Church for 2025, then you will likely receive a stewardship packet that includes a brochure, pledge card, and a letter from the church inviting you to consider what you can give for 2026.

    The letters are personalized for each household, but are consistent in their ask. The ask was kept consistent out of a desire to be fair to all households, and to not make assumptions about any one person’s particular financial standing.

    If you have questions about your letter or about this personal outreach, reach out to Pastor Sarah. Her door is always open! You can contact her at sspeed@secondpres.org.

  • The stewardship brochure will be mailed to you along with a pledge card and a letter from the church.

    If you do not receive a stewardship packet in the mail, we will have brochures and pledge cards available at the church.

    Or, you can view the brochure online.