Thank you for your interest in joining the Second Presbyterian Church family. We typically have two membership classes per year (Spring and Fall). Specific information about these classes will be listed here when available.
Membership (Fall 2023)
A new Membership Class begins Sunday, September 10th, 2023. This no-obligation class meets for eight weeks. It is open to anyone interested in learning more about our beliefs or joining our church. Gather with others and our minister, Dr. Phillips, as we explore together our church distinctives.
The class is on Sunday at 9:50 am in the C-209. If you would like to learn more about Second or would like to join the church, please make plans to attend. If you have any questions, please call the church office (864) 232-7621
Special Dates:
Session Membership Interviews (October 29, November 5)
Welcome Luncheon for New Members & Church Family (November 12)
Topics Covered:
The “Solas” of the Reformation
The Doctrines of Grace
Law and Gospel
Membership Vows
Covenant Theology
Reformed Worship
Church History (with Ruling Elder Melton Duncan)
Lesson Resources
The slide handouts for the classes are below for your reference. Printed copies will be available in the classroom.
- Lesson 1 – Five Solas of the Reformation
- Lesson 2 – Doctrines of Grace
- Lesson 3 – Law & Gospel
- Lesson 4 – Covenant Theology
- Lesson 5 – Reformed Worship
- Lesson 6 – Presbyterian History
Communicants Class
We also provide a Communicants Class yearly for children whose parents believe their child is ready to make a credible public profession of faith in Jesus Christ. The class will instruct each child in the basics of the Christian faith and the meaning of the membership vows to be taken. Parents are welcome to attend with their child/children.
