Church Staff Opening

Evelyne Battle will step down from her position on May 31 (although we are glad she will continue as Music Director!). We are currently seeking Evelyne’s successor, to begin work the week of May 26. 

To read the job description, please CLICK HERE.

We will also promote the opportunity in local resources.

If you know of someone who would be a great fit for SBC and a worthy successor to Evelyne, please have him or her submit a letter and resume to Pastor Tom. He will work with a search committee (Karen Santi and Art Sikes) to review resumes and to interview the most promising candidates.

Terri Eickel, Executive Director of the Interreligious Eco-Justice Network, gave a presentation at Second Baptist on February 2, 2014 about what is happening to our climate and why it matters to people of faith. If you would like to hear her presentation click on the four links below:

Part 1

Terri @ 2nd Baptist Part 1 from Myron milton on Vimeo

Part 2

Terri @ 2nd Baptist Part 2 from 354 Films on vimeo.com.

Part 3

Terri @ 2nd Baptist Part 3 from Myron Milton on Vimeo.

Terri @ 2nd Baptist Part 4 from Myron Milton on Vimeo.

The Hot Cat Jazz Band is

Coming to SBC!

May 4, 2014

On Sunday, May 4, 2014, The Hot Cats will be treating us once again to their exciting and entertaining music for our worship service, including original arrangements of traditional jazz standards. Composed of some of the best musicians in Connecticut and Massachusetts, the band will play some New Orleans gospel favorites in addition to accompanying our Sanctuary choir in two new upbeat anthems. It’s guaranteed that you will be walking home from the worship service singing and tapping our toes! Please plan to join us for worship on May 4th!

 After the 10 o’clock service, all are invited to Coffee Hour in Fellowship Hall for light refreshments. For questions, call the church office at 860-668-1661, or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Second Baptist at a glance...

 Worship 

Experience Sunday Worship at 10 am with a relaxed and joyous traditional style and beautiful music. An adult staffed nursery and Sunday School are available September to July. We have many musical, fellowship, outreach and educational groups to help you find a spiritual home. Please see our schedule to the right.

In the event of inclement weather, all church event cancellations will be posted on WVIT-NBC 30, WFSB-Channel 3, and WTNH-Channel 8 in addition to this website.

Education 

Sunday Adult Education, & Kids for Christ are at 9 am. Sunday School for all other children begins mid-way through worship at 10 am. We have a single Sunday School class for children during the summer.

Camp Wightman

2013 summer schedule is not available yet. For more information pleasr call Sue Begin-Schneller at 860-402-7813. http://www.campwightman.org

Children & Nursery

Children are welcome to participate in worship and we have a special children's moment in the main service.  Our baby nursery has a loving staff and age-appropriate toys.  There is a crib and stocked changing table.  We have electronic pagers so parents can worship without worry.

Accessible to People With Disabilities 

Our sanctuary is accessible by elevator and we have accessible restrooms. Several pews have discreetly recessed spaces on the outer end for wheelchairs. Hearing assistance devices are available from the ushers.

Get a User Name & Password 

Login user names and passwords to our intranet are available to members of Second Baptist. Please request a user name and password by clicking the link below the login to the left. Online, print and video training materials are available. After you log in, just click HELP in the upper right hand corner.

Vocal and Hand Bell Choirs 

Choirs rehearse on Thursday evenings. We have many opportunities for children and adults to sing and an intergenerational bell choir. For more information please call the church office as given above. Handbell Choir rehearses Thursdays at 6:15 pm.  Sanctuary Choir rehearses Thursdays at 7:15 pm.

Youth Group meets most every week. See the Youth page and call Sue at 860-402-7813 for information.  See the youth page in the menu to the left.

Soup Kitchen  Food delivery and serving in Springfield is from 11 am to 1 pm, round trip.

Mission Opportunities

We have taken groups to the Dominican Republic and the area of Biloxi, Mississippi (Habitat For Humanity).  We have occasional volunteer days with Habitat For Humanity in either Springfield, MA or Hartford, CT.  We are a member of the ministry support network for medical missionary Kristy Engel in La Romana, Dominican Republic and Haiti. In early 2011, we sent one short term missionary to Calcutta, India to teach knitting to destitute and enslaved women. We are also involved with a number of outreach programs and collect resources for people in need.

Mrs. Evelyne Battle, Office Manager

Office Hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 9 am - 2 pm. See the staff page under "Who Are We" for more information.