Living out the radically inclusive call of Jesus
Who we are
Because of our faith in Jesus and the example he set of compassion and hope, we cherish our fellow humans and work toward social justice.
• Because of our awareness of the beauty and wonder of God’s creation, we cherish the earth and work to care for it.
• Because of our trust in the Holy Spirit, we seek deeper spiritual lives and greater awareness of God’s will for us, day by day.
At Second Presbyterian Church, everyone is welcome, whatever your age, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, economic or family status, mental or physical ability. There is a place for everyone here. Let’s find yours.
Second Presbyterian of Nashville is part of the Presbyterian Church (USA). Click the logo to learn more about our denomination.
Our commitment to racial justice
The Racial Justice Statement of Second Presbyterian Church is an open invitation to our congregation and friends to join our ongoing conversation about racial inequity in our community, nation, and world. It is a springboard for both discussion and action. We consider this a living document that will naturally change and grow with us. Every one of us — adults, teens, and children — has gifts to bring to the table. Let’s begin together.
Dear friends, let’s love each other, because love is from God, and everyone who loves is born from God and knows God. We love because God first loved us.
1 JOHN 4:7
Gender identity
You can now find pronoun buttons on Sunday mornings in the welcoming area.
Pronoun Buttons
As those who seek to be welcoming in the name of Christ, we hope to see everyone in our midst as themselves, as children of God. By having buttons that allow people to express their pronouns, we not only welcome people as they are, we invite people to share their full selves with us and with God.
Regardless of your gender identity, welcome LGBTQIA+ people by wearing a pronoun button.
Why it’s important to share pronouns:
It helps everyone feel included and respected.
It acknowledges that someone’s pronouns aren’t assumed based on their outward expression of gender.
It ensures folks get everyone’s pronouns right.
It is a way to show ally-ship.
It encourages folks who may not have done so before to think about how they live into their own gender.
For more information about pronouns and gender identity.
Onlea: What Will You Teach The World? // Gender Identity and Pronouns
LGBTQIA Resource Center (UC Davis) // A Guide to Pronouns for Allies.
