As we look ahead to summer, we’re excited for a season when slower schedules create space for all ages to connect and spend time together. More details and registration links will be shared soon, with updates throughout the spring—so mark your calendars and stay tuned!
Gathering on the Grounds
We will kick off the summer with Gathering on the Grounds on May 3, where we will gather outside for fellowship, live music, burgers and hot dogs, and worship starting at 5:00pm on the Poplar Turf Field! Also, as an end to VBS week, we are having another Gathering on the Grounds on June 7! Mark your calendars for these fun summer nights.
Kids and Families
Vacation Bible School (June 1-4 from 9:00-11:45am): We are excited to walk through the book of Romans, focusing on the story of the gospel in Paul’s life. 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. Learn more and register for 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—June 22-26 at Second and June 15-18 in Orange Mound. Contact James Ryan if you have any questions. Learn more and register.
Family Art Day (July 21): Join Kids at Second in C100 from 10:00-11:30am for a morning of fun art projects!
Library Story Time (June 16, July 7, August 4 at 10am): Kids are invited to Library Story Time in the Growing Place Library this summer! We'll read some books, do a craft, and mingle. Families are welcome.
Youth Ministry
True North Bible Study (9th-12th Grade): Wednesday nights from 7:30-9:00pm in the Youth Lounge! This is a casual weekly Bible study where students can connect with one another and the youth staff while studying God's Word. Contact Will Nease for more information.
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. Contact Landon Wall for more information and location details.
Serve Days (6th-12th grade): June 8, June 23, and July 6. Join the youth department as we love on our city by serving with a few of our ministry partners. Each serve day will be different in time and location, so contact a youth staff member for details. Register opens online one week before each serve day.
Sunday Night Live (6th-12th Grade): Join the youth for four fun themed events. We’ll attend Sunday night worship together in our themed attire followed by food, games, and fellowship in the youth building. Meet us on June 7, 21, 28 and July 19 at evening worship!
College & Young Adults
901 Project: June 1–July 24. Join us for a summer of real growth and community for college-aged students in Memphis—whether you live here or are just in town for a few months. For more information, contact Nik and Carrie Weber. Register for 901 Project here.
Crossroads Bible Studies: Wednesdays from 6:30-7:30pm, June 10-July 22. Our Crossroads Young Adult community will host a Men's Bible Study and a Women's Bible Study weekly. For more information, reach out to Brad Morrow at bradley.morrow@2pc.org.
WOmen's MInistry gatherings
Summer Sister Gatherings (Once monthly in June, July, and August): Summer Sister Gatherings are a great way to get to know 2PC sisters in a casual, small-group setting. The Women in Ministry office will group women according to the specific combination of times/dates registrants choose. Sign up for a group.
Summer Bible Study (June 8, July 6, and August 3): Join Second’s sisters this summer in reading the Gospel according to Luke, using our “50 Days in Luke” reading schedule. We’ll gather three times to process our readings and dig into a specific passage. Our gatherings will feature group discussion (not lecture), including discussion of the reflection questions provided on the “50 Days of Luke” reading schedule. Please join our gatherings (and invite your friends) regardless of whether you choose to follow the reading schedule! Sign up for the Bible studies.
Senior Adult Event: July 9
The Senior Adult Ministry at Second is hosting "A Dinner and Concert for Seniors" with the Bartlett Community Concert Band on Thursday, July 9, from 5:00 to 7:00pm in the Fellowship Hall! More information and ticket link to come.
Library Events
Sit and Stitch (June 17, July 15): Come and stitch with us from 11am-1pm in the lobby outside of the Growing Place Library!
Mahjong (June 10 and 22, July 8 and 20, August 19): Need a lunchtime Mahjong break? Join us in the Growing Place Library from 11am-1pm for some friendly games!
Library Story Time (June 16, July 7, August 4 at 10am): Kids are invited to Library Story Time in the Growing Place Library this summer! We'll read some books, do a craft, and mingle. Families are welcome.
Frozen Casseroles from our kitchen
Starting June 1, our kitchen staff will be offering a variety of frozen casserole and soups for purchase and pick-up this summer! Come by anytime on Monday-Thursday from 10:00am-2:00pm to pick one up—great for a neighbor gift or meal to keep on hand. Credit, debit, or check only; no cash please.
Summer REading Recommendations
Looking for a summer read? We asked our staff to give some recommendations for summer reading, and we got everything from Christian living and biographies to spiritual growth and missions resources.
Stay tuned for a podcast coming out in May that will also share some fun book recommendations from our 2PC Library! Listen to past summer reading podcasts.