We are honored to be a partner congregation with the William Jewell Center for Faith and Culture again this year. The Center offers Personal Flourishing Classes each fall and spring. One of the great benefits for partner congregations is that all classes are free for us!

The fall (and spring) class lists are out, and many great classes are being offered. Our very own Connie McNeill is teaching a class called "Christianity and the Visual Arts," which will run October 1-22 and be held here at 2BC.

Click here for a full class list and descriptions. Click here to register for classes.

Remember, all classes are free for partner congregations (that's us at 2BC!). Use the code "Second" when you register to waive the registration fee.

Senior adults: we meet on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. and the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. for coffee and conversation!

All are welcome!

We are excited to offer you TWO opportunities to participate in handbells this year! Keep reading for details on each opportunity.

Bell Basics

Have you ever been curious about handbells? If so, this beginning mini-class is for you! BELL BASICS is intergenerational and open to all, 4th grade and older. There is no obligation, no musical experience is required, and it’s fun!

We will meet in Room 502 on Sunday mornings from 9:30 to 10 a.m. for seven sessions from Sept. 15 through Oct. 27.

Questions? Contact Christie White. Hope to see you there!

We hope you can join us for worship as we begin a new sermon series exploring the book of Ephesians. Pastoral Resident Alena Vaughn will be in the pulpit and will kick off the series.

Here's a note from Jason about the series:

The New Testament letter to the Ephesians is theologically rich and can be powerfully personal. The first half explores the story of the Gospel - how all history came to its climax in Jesus, as well as Christ’s creation of a global and diverse community of followers. The second half explores how the Gospel should affect the way we live our lives, individually, in our community, and within our families. From September 15 until the end of February, our Sunday sermons will be rooted in Ephesians and focused on the manner and meaning of life in Christ. May our understanding and impact be enriched as we grow and worship together.

Second Wednesday Dinner

We're excited about our September Second Wednesdays event. We're having a soup, salad, and cornbread dinner. Thank you to The Seekers Class for preparing the food!

$5 per person with a $20 family maximum. No advance reservations are needed; we'll pay at the door. We hope to see you there!

During the summer, our senior adults meet two Tuesdays a month at 5 p.m. for dinner at various restaurants around Liberty. Our summer dates are:

• September 10: Hot Dog Roast/Potluck at Clara Howerton's

  All are welcome to join us!

  RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4:30 BY CALLING

You definitely want to attend and check out all the ministry tables. If you've never been to a Ministry Fair before, here's a preview of the morning:

Each ministry at 2BC has a table with information. A person involved in that ministry will be at the table to answer any questions you might have and tell you more about what they do.

Attendees walk around and usually end up learning about ministries they didn't even know about!

It's a great opportunity to find a place to connect and start serving.

And... there will be donuts!

Mark your calendars for Sunday, September 8, for our Annual Fall Kickoff. The morning will be busy! We’ll start with our annual Ministry Fair and then have one combined worship service together at 11:00. During the service, we’ll celebrate Senior Pastor Jason Edwards and his family's 15th anniversary of service here at Second. We’re also planning a fun celebration lunch. Plus, our beloved Pastoral Residents Emmitt Drumgoole and Andrea Huffman (and their families!) will be back for the morning (and will be co-preaching)!

9:00 — No Worship Service

9:30-11:00 — Ministry Fair

11:00 — One Combined Worship Service

12:15 — Celebration Lunch for Edwards’ family

2BC Men's Breakfast begins on Saturday, September 7. We'll gather at 8:30 a.m. in the Social Room. This month's menu is fancy frittata, cinnamon rolls, fresh fruit, orange juice, and coffee.

No reservation is needed; come enjoy good food and great fellowship. All men are welcome to join u on the first Saturday of the month, September through April.

First Choir Rehearsal for the Celebrate the Season Christmas Concert. The concert is December 14.

Sanctuary Handbell Choir
High Schoolers & Adults with experience
Weekly Rehearsals on Wednesday nights at 6:0;; to 6:45 p.m.

Questions? Contact Christie White. Hope to see you there!

September Women on Mission speaker is Dennis Wiens, and he’s talking about the Middle East. We will meet in the Assembly Room

Summer Coffee & Conversation Location Change: Outside at Clara Howerton's House

Senior adults: we meet on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. and the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. for coffee and conversation!

Please note we are meeting outside at Clara Howerton's house for the summer. Find Clara's address in the Hub or call the church office. Please bring a chair and your coffee cup! All are welcome!

Food Share Sunday is when we collect needed items to replenish the In As Much food pantry shelves. The current needs list is below. Wagons will be out the week before until the first Sunday of the month.

NEEDS LIST

The church office is closed on Labor Day. Call the church and follow the prompts to reach the Pastor on call if you have an emergency need.

During the summer, our senior adults meet two Tuesdays a month at 5 p.m. for dinner at various restaurants around Liberty. Our summer dates are:

• August 27: Potluck Salad Dinner at Marilyn Whitaker’s house. Please RSVP by calling the church office by Monday, August 26, at 4:30 p.m.

• September 10: Hot Dog Roast/Potluck at Clara Howerton's

  All are welcome to join us!

  RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4:30 BY CALLING

Mark your calendars for Promotion Sunday, August 25. This annual milestone at 2BC is when our elementary children move to the next grade level during Sunday morning Bible study, and our new sixth graders move up to youth group. Let's enjoy the last few weeks of summer before school starts!

Fall Info Meeting: August 25

4:30pm | Student Ministry Room | All Are Welcome

Wondering what we're all about in Student Ministry? Want to know more about our weekly schedule, events, and retreats coming up this semester? 

The Fall Semester Info Meeting is our chance to talk about the vision and purpose of Student Ministry at 2BC, as well as highlight important info, including event and retreat dates and times to put on your calendar.

At this meeting, there will also be an opportunity to sign up to volunteer to work with our Student Ministry. If this is something you feel God may be leading you to pursue, come to the meeting to hear more information about where you might be able to plug in!

 Did you know we have a monthly women's lunch group? All women are welcome to join them!

The next lunch gathering is Tuesday, August 20, at 11:30 am at Luigi’s on the Liberty Square. Please RSVP to Cheryl Williams by noon on August 19. We hope you can come!

Summer Coffee & Conversation Location Change: Outside at Clara Howerton's House

Senior adults: we meet on the first Monday of the month at 10 a.m. and the third Monday of the month at 1 p.m. for coffee and conversation!

Please note we are meeting outside at Clara Howerton's house for the summer. Find Clara's address in the Hub or call the church office. Please bring a chair and your coffee cup! All are welcome!

Middle School Pool Party, including the almost-risen 6th-graders. This will be at the Rodgers' pool.

If you'd like to ride the church bus, we'll meet at the church at 5:30 and be back around 8. If you'd rather drive yourself, you're more than welcome to (if the state of Missouri allows it).

The parties will be the only event each week, with no other programming happening for the age group not having the party. We'll have pizza and snacks at the party.

No registration is needed. Come and bring a friend!

New Choir Season Starts Wednesday, August 14 

The new season of Sanctuary Choir will begin Wednesday, August 14. We rehearse weekly on Wednesdays from 7:00-8:30. There is always room for new singers, so we would love to have you join us. 

 Our annual "Celebrate the Season" Christmas Concert will be on December 14. You are welcome to join us only in the fall as we prepare our Christmas music and perform at the December 14 Christmas concert. Christmas rehearsals begin on September 4, and we will devote the first 45 minutes of rehearsal to Christmas music.

Contact Chip Handrich at chandrich@2bcliberty.org for more information.

During the summer, our senior adults meet two Tuesdays a month at 5 p.m. for dinner at various restaurants around Liberty. Our summer dates are:

• August 13: 3 Halves Brew Pub & BBQ

• August 27: TBD

• September 10: Hot Dog Roast/Potluck at Clara Howerton's

  All are welcome to join us!

  RSVP BY MONDAY AT 4:30 BY CALLING

Join us as we partner with Harvesters International and Metropolitan Baptist Church of Kansas City to distribute food at a drive-thru food pantry. There will be service opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. Check with the church office for the sign-up link.

2BC kids and parents – let’s hang out on local playgrounds a few times this summer! Invite friends or teammates and stop by – even if you’re on your way home from a baseball game or swimming lesson. If you haven’t eaten yet, bring your own picnic or drive-through dinner to enjoy at the park. Find Angie Fuller to choose a treat (popsicles, popcorn, Rice Krispies, etc.) or get some water. Adults are responsible for supervision, but this is a great opportunity to connect or catch up with other parents. Watch parent communications for reminders and updates. Come when you can – see you there!

August Women on Mission speaker is Jill Harvey Owens, who is serving God in Thailand. We meet in the Assembly Room.