Announcements
CANCER AWARENESS FOR September - September is recognized as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month. There are more than 12 major types of childhood cancers and over 100 subtypes. September is also Awareness Month for Blood Cancers (like Leukemia, lymphoma and myeloma), Prostate Cancer, Thyroid Cancer, Gynecological Cancers, and Prostate Cancer. Pay attention to any changes in your body and see your doctors for proper screenings. The H.O.P.E. Ministry is here to support you if ever you need them.
Faith To Fit Schedule Change - Starting in September, there will be no exercise class on Thursdays. Classes will take place at 6:00 P.M. on Tuesdays only. Please also note that classes on September 1st and 22nd are cancelled.
BROAD ROCK FARMERS MARKET - Will open on September 5th and each 1st and 3rd Saturday through October from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 P.M. Come out and get fresh fruits and vegetables and other goods. You may take advantage of savings offered through EBT and Take-a-Lap programs.
Leadership Retreat - ATTENTION Chairpersons and Vice Chairpersons of all Ministries, Deacons, Deaconesses, and Trustees: You are warmly invited to attend the Leadership Retreat scheduled for Saturday, September 12th, 2026, from 9:00 A.M.to 12 noon. Please plan to attend this important session. We look forward to your valued contribution. Thank you for your continued commitment and service.
Men's Bible Study And Fellowship - Fall kickoff is Thursday, September 17 at 7:00 P.M. Please bring your favorite dish to share. Let’s fellowship and receive the bread of life. Please bring a guest.
Ordination Service - Please join us for the Ordination Service honoring Deacon Charles Dabney and Deaconess Takenya Mason on September 20, 2026 at 3:00 P.M. All are welcome!
Married Couples Fellowship - Will convene on September 25th at 6:30 P.M. at Outback Restaurant located at 2063 Huguenot Rd. Richmond, VA 23235. Come out for fun, food and fellowship. If you plan to attend contact Clara Brunette by email at crbrunette2@verizon.net for reservations.
Homecoming Sunday - Home Coming Sunday will be on September 27th. A sit-down dine-in dinner will be served following the Sunday worship service. Congregants are asked to bring home-made desserts like cakes, pies,cobblers to accompany the dinner. Those who do not bake are asked to obtain goods from a bakery. Please deliver goods to the church on Saturday, September 26th or early Sunday morning, September 27th. Questions? Contact Saint Jeffers at 804-380-0240 or Doris Mosby at 804-433-6712. Also, please make a special donation using any giving envelope and specify “Homecoming.”
Giving Envelopes For 2027 - The Office is preparing to order personalized giving envelopes for year 2027. Please note that if your 2026 envelopes have not been picked up, then custom envelopes will not be ordered for you. Please email secretary@2bcsouthside.org or call 804-232-5124 (prompt 4) if you wish to have envelopes printed or if you received envelopes previously and do not need more or no longer use envelopes. Please respond by September 28th, 2026.
It's Fall Revival Time! - We’re thrilled to announce our Annual Fall Revival, a time of spiritual renewal and fellowship! Join us for powerful worship, inspiring messages, and a chance to connect with God and each other. We’ll have three special guest speakers, a time of prayer, and uplifting music. This is a time to be refreshed and strengthened in the Lord. Mark your calendars to be here at 2BC on Tuesday thru Thursday, September 29th – October 1st, 2026 at 7:00 P.M.
Celebrating Mrs. Alice Bonner's 100th Birthday On October 9th - Let’s shower her with Birthday cards for this milestone year! Join us by sending cards to Mrs. Alice Bonner at Second Baptist Church, P.O. Box 24342, Richmond, VA. 23224, or dropping them off at the church during business hours and place in the labeled container near the Ministries mailboxes.
Great Big Giveaway! - The Young Adult Ministry is thrilled to host the 2nd Annual Great Big Giveaway in the 2BC Parking Lot on Saturday, October 24th from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. This special event is dedicated to blessing the community with good stuff completely free! Participants are asked to reserve space in the parking lot by Sunday, October 18th, then bring the designated goods to 2BC on the day of the event to give them away free of charge from the trunks of your vehicles or table / racks that you provide. The types of goods to be offered can include new or gently used clothes, shoes, furniture, or other household essentials. To register by Sunday, October 18th, please contact Tirrany Foster at (804) 683-1843 or Minister Earnest Greene at (804) 840-0632.
Open Enrollment For Fall 2026 Courses - The Discipleship Development Ministry (DDM) will offer Courses beginning in September 2026. Registration is now open through September 30th! You may review and pick up course flyers and register at the DDM tables located in the lobby at any time or email 2bcdisciples@gmail.com. To find out the particular details of each course and print the flyers, please CLICK HERE.
Debt Reduction-T-Shirt Sales - T-shirts sales to support 2BC Debt Reduction will take place on the first and second Sundays of each month through December 2026. The cost is $20.00 per t-shirt. All of the proceeds will go to the Debt Reduction fund. For more information contact Sherrill Simmons at 336-862-5116, Regertha Pair at 804-658-0053 or Shawn Pair at 804-625-0011.
DEADLINE FOR ANNOUNCEMENT REQUESTS - Please be reminded that if you wish to have announcements published, email requests must be submitted to the office by at least two (2) Fridays before the Sunday on which the announcement is to be published. Requests are to be emailed to Announcements@2bcsouthside.org. Contact the office with questions at 804-232-5124 (opt. 4).
BEREAVEMENT & GRIEF COUNSELING - Grief Counseling sessions are offered by Sis. Elizabeth Taylor. To schedule sessions, contact her at eataylor2910@gmail.com or 804-482-9799.
KEEP THE 2BC FAMILY HEALTHY! - For the well-being of everyone, if you do not feel well, please refrain from coming into the church building.