Small Groups

These Small Groups where dreamed up in an attempt to encourage friendship, relationships and conversations among those who call Second Presbyterian their church home. It is my hope that each of you will step out and meet others who share the pews with you, that you will open your hearts and lives to care and share with the other members of this church family. Go ahead and try an event that you might not have before – my guess is that you will find a smiling face when you arrive.

Please sign up for the small groups at the table in the downstairs lobby or by contacting Tera Yakel at 816-363-1300 or tyakel@secondpres.org. It is important that we have accurate numbers for the restaurants and caterers to prepare adequately.

Book Discussion with Mary Wolfe

Tuesday, September 7, 7:00 p.m. Parlor

Join Mary Wolfe to discuss Ivan Doig’s book The Whistling Season. This is a delightful story about a year in the life of a widowed man and his three young sons who lived on a homestead in Montana in 1910, the year of the appearance of Halley's comet. The story is told with the humor of a man who looks back with fondness to a time when his advertisement for a housekeeper led to life changing events for his family and neighbors.
It is a story of children who found education in a one room school house, and of neighbors who found community there. Yes, and there is mystery, too.

Friday Night Out - Friday, September 10, 5:30-9:30 p.m.
Join us for a night out on the town. Jack Gage American Tavern (5031 Main St., KCMO), a restaurant in the newly redone south plaza district will be on tap for dinner. With a brief walk down the street to Glace Artisan Ice Cream, Christopher Elbow’s new addition to KC for dessert, the evening promises to be a culinary delight. Child care will be provided at the church. Please bring a sack dinner for your child/ren.

Senior Lunch - Sunday, September 12, 11:30 a.m. Witherspoon Place

Let the feasting begin! Italian food and lots of conversations and laughs will make this the highlight meal of your week. You don’t want to miss the opportunity to taste some of Tera’s cooking. m

60/70’s Dinner - Thursday, September 16, 6:30 p.m. Westminster Hall

Join with other Second members who have reached their 60s or 70s for dinner and fellowship at the church. Reservations are required for this catered meal.

Singles and Married with no kids lunch - Sunday, September 19, 11:30 a.m.

The singles and marrieds with no kids are having lunch at Planet Sub (51st and Main, KCMO) after church. Conversations about all kinds of topics, lots of funny stories and a few interesting facts will be shared.

Friday Night Out - Friday, October 15, 30 – 9:30 p.m.

First Friday’s at the Crossroads Art District here we come. If you haven’t experienced this coming together of folks from all over the region, the art that they make, the street performers, and the interesting people watching that this provides then come join us. We will have dinner and then check out some of the galleries. Child care provided at the church.

Sunday Lunch - Sunday, October 3, 11:45 a.m.

Sweet Tomatoes (1309 Meadow Lake Parkway, KCMO) will be overrun with folks from Second as we push tables together, swarm the buffet, laugh and get to know each other better over lunch. From age 3 to 93, this will be the place to be for lunch after church.

Senior Lunch - Sunday, October 10, 11:30 a.m.

Brisket, potato salad, mac & cheese are some favorite fall comfort foods. Come eat, laugh and see new and old friends for lunch after church. You are already parked and in the building so enjoy your time here with lunch served in Witherspoon Place. A small donation will be requested.

Singles and Married with no kids lunch - Sunday, October 17, 11:30 a.m.

Pizza 51 (5060 Oak St, KCMO) will use your favorite toppings to make your own personal slice of heaven. Come celebrate fall with some of the most fun people of Second Pres.