The Second Baptist Church of Suffield

Welcome in the Name of Jesus Christ

Welcome Friends! No matter how God made you or where you are in your walk with God, you are welcome here. We are a beloved community of faith immersed in the Grace of Jesus Christ. We are also a different kind of American Baptists who cherish our Freedoms: Freedom of the Soul, Freedom of Biblical Interpretation, Freedom of the local Church and Freedom from the State. We are not an "answer church" but a Journey church where we can all travel together as followers of Christ and lovingly question. There are many dear souls here who put vibrant faith into action in our modern world as "doers of the Word." We welcome you with open hearts, open arms and open minds. Please do not hesitate to call or e-mail us if there is any way we may be of service to you.

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.

Welcome in the Name of Jesus Christ

Join Our Pastor at Dunkin Donuts Wednesdays 4-5 pm