Second Presbyterian Church

About this church

Second Presbyterian Church gathers in downtown Richmond for Sunday worship at 11 a.m., followed by refreshments and conversation in the chapel. The service is traditional and participatory, combining congregational song, prayer, Scripture, preaching, and a renewed commitment to follow Jesus through the Holy Spirit. Children and teenagers are welcomed into worship as participants rather than treated as an audience apart. People unable to attend the Fifth Street sanctuary can join the livestream and access the bulletin online, and an archive of past services offers a useful preview for first-time visitors.

Music gives the congregation's downtown witness a distinctive shape. Choir, organ, handbells, and children's experiential music draw from old and new sacred repertoire, with the choir ordinarily leading 11 a.m. services from September through June. During the program year, children's music begins at 9:30, and other formation opportunities appear on the church calendar. Second Presbyterian also maintains urban, international, and Presbyterian mission partnerships and offers scheduled inquiry gatherings for people exploring membership. A newcomer can therefore begin with worship alone, stay for fellowship, or use classes and music as a more active entry point. The official visitor page should be checked for the current program-year schedule beyond the stable 11 a.m. service.

Researched from the church’s official website and reviewed August 25, 2026. Sources: Second Presbyterian Church · What to Expect · Services · Music Ministry

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