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“Deep & Wide”
Christian Education 2024-2025

“Dig deep wells, and the cattle never wander.” This old proverb speaks to the wisdom of providing water, nourishment for lean times. On the surface, it offers a wise word to farmers and herdsmen, but perhaps another meaning is about the spiritual life. A faith that has depth will nourish in times of trouble and drought. A deep spiritual life will sustain a person through a lifetime.

At Second Presbyterian Church, we take our call to nurture faith seriously. For this reason, we provide opportunities for education at every stage of development. To assume that Christian education is only for children is to make faith sound like a childish endeavor. We crave deep, living water our whole lives long.

What may look like play in a children’s classroom is the introduction of a God who finds joy in each and every child in our care. What sounds like feet about to break through the ceiling is the expression of love in young people’s music and voices at children’s choir. What looks like a tasty meal for teens is a holy reminder of meals shared by Jesus and his friends in the Gospels. What seems like adults in discussion is actually friendship being forged and spiritual nourishment given for the week ahead.

With Christian education, we are digging deep wells, we are inviting you to dive into this wide, expansive living water. Jump in. Join us. Drink from this well. See the Christian Education Booklet to learn about the ways you may grow in faith through education, fellowship, and discipleship throughout the 2024-25 church school year.

Christian Education Booklet 2024-25

2PC Clubs
Sign up by September 15

2PC Clubs provide our congregation with opportunities that encourage a sense of community and foster not only established friendships but new ones, as well. We are excited about our club options for the Second Presbyterian Church family this year! Clubs include: Lunch, Restaurant, Supper, Movie, Coffee, Walking, Book, Roots and Wings, Parenting, and Pickleball. If you would like information on joining an existing club, please contact the church.

Sign up for 2PC Clubs by September 15, 2024.

College of Elders Dinner
Thursday, September 26 | 6:00 p.m. | Fellowship Hall
RSVP by September 18

Our annual College of Elders Dinner will be held on Thursday, September 26 at 6:00 p.m. in Fellowship Hall. Paul Anderson, longtime member of Second Presbyterian Church who now lives in Washington, D.C., will share his story of how Second Presbyterian Church positively shaped his life and helped form who he is today. Join us for dinner, fellowship, a special video, presentation and time together as elders.

Please RSVP by Wednesday, September 18.

The Bible in Black & White
Wednesdays, Oct. 2, 9, 16 & 23 | 12:00 p.m. | Fellowship Hall

The Bible in Black and White is a successful, collaborative Bible Study that began in 2022 and brings together blacks and whites for a month-long Bible study, conversation and community building. The four-to-six-week study takes place every fall and spring in the Fellowship Hall of Second Presbyterian Church.

We hope you will save the dates for our next series held at noon on the first four Wednesdays of October:

Oct 2
Oct 9
Oct 16
Oct 23

The class will be guided by Walter Brueggemann’s book, Delivered into Covenant, and will focus on the last half of the book which was not covered in April’s session.

The Bible in Black & White
Sponsoring Churches

Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
High Street Baptist Church
Hill Street Baptist Church

Loudon Ave Christian Church

Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church
Second Presbyterian Church
St. John’s Episcopal Church

Understanding Alzheimer’s and Dementia Seminar
Sunday, October 20 | 5:00 p.m. | Session Room
RSVP by October 14

The Congregational Life committee invites members of our church and community to an awareness program about Alzheimer’s and Dementia, followed by a Q&A period.

On Sunday, October 20 from 5-6PM in the Session Room, Brooke Gill, the program manager for the Central and Western Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association, will present basic information on the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, research, and FDA-approved treatments. The Alzheimer’s Association offers a range of caregiver skill-building recommendations with a goal to help caregivers feel more prepared to handle the challenges that come with caring for someone living with dementia and to connect with local resources/classes.

Please RSVP by Monday, October 14. RSVPs will help ensure that we have enough literature and the Session Room set up for the evening.

Second Presbyterian is a vital congregation for people of all ages and circumstances seeking to know, love, and follow Christ.

Second Presbyterian Welcomes You

Are you looking for ways to foster and nurture your family in an ever-changing world? Are you thinking about finding a church home? At Second Presbyterian Church of Roanoke, VA, our friendly staff and congregation strives to care for your family both spiritually and emotionally. This website is designed to ease the transition into the life of our church. Whether you decide to visit or join, we welcome you!

Meet our Pastors

Dr. George C. Anderson

Dr. George C. Anderson

Senior Pastor

Dr. George C. Anderson is the seventh Senior Pastor in the history of Second Presbyterian Church (Roanoke, VA). He began preaching at Second on February 22, 1998. Previously, he had been the Senior Minister at Briarwood Presbyterian Church in Jackson, MS, and an Associate Minister at First Presbyterian Church in Kingsport, TN. He is a graduate of St. Andrews Presbyterian College in Laurinburg, NC, and Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA. Dr. Anderson is involved in every aspect of church life with an emphasis on preaching, teaching, visiting, and staff oversight.

George and his wife, Millie, have three daughters: Paige, Rachel, and Virginia. Virginia became a new mother to daughter Emory on November 1, 2017.

The Reverend Elizabeth N.H. Link

The Reverend Elizabeth N.H. Link

Executive Pastor

The Rev. Elizabeth N.H. Link joined the staff of Second Presbyterian in August 2011. She attended Presbyterian College in Clinton, SC, where she majored in history and religion: Christian education. Following graduation, she served First Presbyterian Church of Delray Beach, FL, as Director of Christian education, and subsequently recognized the call to ordained ministry. In 2009, Elizabeth earned a Master of Divinity degree from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, VA. Afterwards, she served as a Lake Fellow in Parish Ministry, at Second Presbyterian Church, Indianapolis, IN.

Elizabeth is married to Chris Link, and the two welcomed their first child, Eleanor, in the spring of 2018.

The Reverend Benjamin S. Brannan

The Reverend Benjamin S. Brannan

Associate Pastor for Youth and Young Adults

The Rev. Ben Brannan joined the staff of Second Presbyterian as the Associate Pastor for Youth & Young Adults in March 2021 following a two-year pastoral residency at Myers Park Presbyterian Church in Charlotte, North Carolina. Ben has a long tenure in youth development, spending six years as Assistant Camp Director at YMCA Camp Cherokee, coaching high school and club soccer for nine years, even spending three years as a part-time substitute teacher. Following a career change, he felt God’s call to pursue theological education and earned a Master of Divinity degree from Union Presbyterian Seminary in Richmond, Virginia. While in school, Ben served as Youth Minister and Pastoral Intern at Second Presbyterian in Richmond. He brings joy, creativity, and deep faith to all he does.

Ben is married to Valerie Brannan, and they welcomed their first son, Camden, in March 2022.