Second Presbyterian Church RVA

Second Presbyterian Church RVA Second Presbyterian Church is located in downtown Richmond, Virginia and has been in the same location for 175 Years! We welcome all and are a PCUSA Church!

We have a warm fellowship and a huge heart for mission in downtown Richmond and around the world.

You can trade in lovefor a bag of coins.And even then,even still,even now,Jesus will love you enough towash your feet.If...
04/02/2026

You can trade in love
for a bag of coins.
And even then,
even still,
even now,
Jesus will love you enough to
wash your feet.
If you hear nothing else in the gospel,
hear this.

—excerpt from the poem “If You Hear Nothing Else, Then Hear This” by Rev. Sarah A. Speed

Art: "Flow" by Carmelle Beaugelin Caldwell () |

“Jesus is not just performing; he is extending genuine mercy. All confrontational nonviolence done in Jesus’ name invite...
03/31/2026

“Jesus is not just performing; he is extending genuine mercy. All confrontational nonviolence done in Jesus’ name invites the oppressor to be human again, not through dehumanizing power, but through the humility of our interdependence on each other. It is both unsurprising and devastating that, after his feet have been washed, Judas still runs to betray his Lord—just as it remains unsurprising and devastating when our enemies and oppressors do the same. But Jesus—truly human, and truly God—knew this would happen.

And he washes Judas's feet, anyway.”

—Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail (), from her commentary on John 13:1-35 |

The children saw it first—a little body gasping to survive.They cried out—Quick! We have to save it!We grabbed our bucke...
03/30/2026

The children saw it first—
a little body gasping to survive.
They cried out—
Quick! We have to save it!
We grabbed our buckets.
We sprinted to the waterline.
We scooped up the dying fish
and returned it to the waves.

The kids sagged with relief as the fish jolted to life,
a tiny resurrection in front of our very eyes.
Full of pride, I said to them—
You did something good.
Today, you saved a life.
A seven-year-old with sun-kissed cheeks
took the bucket from my hands and said,
I’d like to save some more.

—excerpt from the poem “For the Sake of Tiny Resurrections” by Rev. Sarah A. Speed |

God of inspiration, when I look around, there are so many people modeling a better way. The leaders working to care for ...
03/29/2026

God of inspiration, when I look around, there are so many people modeling a better way. The leaders working to care for their people, even when it’s less profitable. The children speaking out in halls of power to advocate for a brighter future. The everyday people bringing truckloads of donations after a disaster. God, let me be part of this crowd. Let their light ignite my own actions so I might be a light for others, too. With conviction I pray, amen.

—prayer by Rev. Sarah A. Speed |

“Jesus is that King. But in an astonishing way. We know that he is ultimately on his way to the cross. His kingship, sym...
03/28/2026

“Jesus is that King. But in an astonishing way. We know that he is ultimately on his way to the cross. His kingship, symbolized by his station upon a humble c**t, is one of sacrifice and service. And yet, as Lord, he is not a helpless victim. He is in charge. He is working out God’s plan in this demonstration of royal authority. Even in the process of letting go of his life, he is in charge of the liberation of God’s people. He puts our lives before his own life.

Our calling, having recognized Jesus’ Lordship, is to emulate his regal imperative. To live our lives as he lived his, in service to—and perhaps even in sacrifice for—the lives of God’s people.”

—Rev. Dr. Brian Blount, from his commentary on Mark 11:1-11

Art: "Palm Sunday Was a Protest" by Rev. Nicolette Faison (.faison) |

Holy God, you walk with me in the places where life feels uncertain. When my thoughts are tangled or the path ahead feel...
03/27/2026

Holy God, you walk with me in the places where life feels uncertain. When my thoughts are tangled or the path ahead feels unclear, steady my spirit. Anchor me in the things that matter most to you—justice that restores, mercy that softens, and faithfulness that keeps me near your heart. Lead me in your way, so that my choices bear witness to your love. Amen.

—prayer by Rev. Sarah A. Speed |

“In this series of scriptures, gathered crowds drew my attention. Jesus always drew a crowd, but so did the voices of ha...
03/26/2026

“In this series of scriptures, gathered crowds drew my attention. Jesus always drew a crowd, but so did the voices of hate in his time. In our current historic moment, this dichotomy of crowds for justice and crowds for injustice confounds me. Are all crowds worthy of joining? In the background of this piece, I dyed and collaged together torn newspaper, representing the fabric of the world, to portray the cacophony of crowds gathering. …

In the four corners of the artwork, symbols of justice, mercy, and faithfulness echo the clarity of Jesus. Gathering for justice is the work of the gospel.”

—from the artist’s statement for “There Is Good” by Hannah Garrity |

“Mercy makes no sense. It is not logical, or equally beneficial. Mercy does not make us money or make us look good. But ...
03/25/2026

“Mercy makes no sense. It is not logical, or equally beneficial. Mercy does not make us money or make us look good. But mercy is what makes us God’s own.

The receiving and extending of mercy in the most awful and improbable of places is what makes me know that God is still at work in this world. Mercy is a practice of hoping and knowing that there is more than the thing that hurts us—more than the thing that haunts us.”

—Rev. Lizzie McManus-Dail (), from her commentary on John 8:2-11 and Matthew 23:23 |

I expected to be grounded.I expected a “How could you?”But when I got home that night,my dad held me close and said,“A c...
03/24/2026

I expected to be grounded.
I expected a “How could you?”
But when I got home that night,
my dad held me close and said,
“A car is just a car, but you are my child.
The only thing that matters is that you are okay.”
And I knew it for what it was.
It was mercy. It was love.
It was the thing that mattered most.

—excerpt from the poem “The Things That Matter Most” by Rev. Sarah A. Speed |

What does the Lord require of us?To remain humble, loving, and justKeeping the heart of the gospel in mindLet us remembe...
03/23/2026

What does the Lord require of us?
To remain humble, loving, and just
Keeping the heart of the gospel in mind
Let us remember: do what is right

—from the hymn “Let Us Remember” by Rev. Anna Strickland |

Holy God, we love to live our lives by the rules. We love clear answers. We love right and wrong. We love swift justice....
03/22/2026

Holy God,
we love to live our lives by the rules.
We love clear answers.
We love right and wrong.
We love swift justice.
We love to pick up stones,
but you show us another way.
You welcome shades of gray and nuanced conversation.
You prioritize mercy over legality.
You prioritize people over tradition.
You prioritize love over everything.
Forgive us for losing sight of what truly matters.
Forgive us for clinging tighter to laws than to each other or to you.
Forgive us. Soften our hearts.
Root us in mercy, justice, and love.
With hope for a better tomorrow, we pray. Amen.

—prayer by Rev. Sarah A. Speed |

Address

5 North 5th Street
Richmond, VA
23219

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 1:30pm
Sunday 9am - 2pm

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+18046499148

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