Welcome in the Name of Jesus Christ

In the Peace & Light of Christ,

The Rev. David Reed-Brown

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Meet our pastor at Dunkin Donuts Wednesdays at 4 pm.

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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, the High School Class & 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

2009 summer schedule is available, please sign-up early and get your forms in. For more information pick up a flier from Sue Begin or call 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 newly refurbished baby nursery has trained adult 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 

NEW! 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. Almost Angels children's choir rehearses Thursdays at 5:30 pm.  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 402-7813 for information.  See the youth page in the menu to the left.

Prayer Circle meets Wednesdays 8:30 - 9:00 am in the Helen King Chapel.

Pastor's Coffee at Dunkin Donuts Wednesdays from 4 to 5 pm.

Soup Kitchen preparation is second Saturdays at 10 am. Food delivery and serving in Springfield is from 11 am to 1 pm, round trip.

Mission Opportunities

We take groups annually 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 also involved with a number of outreach programs and collect resources for people in need.

Second Baptist Women 

Second Baptist Women meets on the first Saturdays of the month. Please call for dates of the Men's Fellowship. Both groups are intergenerational and offer a variety of fun, interactive and informative events.

The Rev. David Reed-Brown, Pastor

Is available by appointment Sunday to Thursday or any time in an emergency. He is usually available at the office Monday - Thursday mornings. See the staff page under "Who Are We" for more information.

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.

Join Our Pastor at Dunkin Donuts Wednesdays 4-5 pm

Our pastor is available to everyone in the community on Wednesdays from 4 to 5 pm at Dunkin' Donuts on Mountain Rd right here in Suffield (CVS Plaza). Come chat about anything you like and bring a friend! Of course, if you want to talk about a more confidential matter, please call to make an appointment. Click here for a map.