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This Sunday, October 5, join us for one combined worship service at 11 a.m. in the sanctuary to celebrate World Communion Sunday.

Welcome to Second Baptist Church of Richmond, Virginia!

We focus on the love of God revealed in Jesus Christ. We practice vibrant worship, deep discipleship, warm fellowship, and multi-faceted mission work. We uphold Baptist principles of biblical authority, believer’s baptism, the priesthood of all believers, local church autonomy, and religious freedom for all. We affiliate with Baptist General Association of Virginia (BGAV) and Cooperative Baptist Fellowship (CBF). We welcome all people to join us as we walk with God in the way of Jesus through the power of the Holy Spirit!

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World Communion Sunday – October 5th

This Sunday, we’re gathering as one church family! Join us for one combined worship service at 11:00 a.m. in the sanctuary to celebrate World Communion Sunday. All are welcome!

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Need Prayer?

There are times when life is overwhelming, when all we have is questions. In those moments, hope can feel far away. The great thing about prayer is that it shifts our perspective toward the One who stands ready to listen. No matter what you’re facing, we’d love to pray with you!

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A Jazz Christmas With David Esleck

Join us again this Advent season for a spectacular musical event here at Second Baptist Church! Dr. David Esleck, along with a host of talented local musicians, will perform sacred and secular seasonal favorites in a variety of styles, including traditional big band, Dixieland, rock, and R&B.

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Upcoming Events

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Second Baptist Church of Richmond is seeking a full-time Minister of Students!

Our church profile, which offers information about our congregation, is available here. Our candidate profile, which describes the type of candidate we are looking for, is available here. If you would like to submit a resume for consideration, please send it along with a cover letter to info@secondbaptistrva.org.

Guest Preacher Rev. James McCarroll

One of our favorite guest preachers is returning to preach in both services on January 25, 2026.

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Creative Learning Center is a ministry of Second Baptist Church

CLC seeks to glorify God through teaching, loving, and supporting young children and their families. We believe that each child is a unique creation of God, and our CLC staff members want to partner with parents to help children grow in every area of development. We strive for excellence in all that we do, and it is our desire to provide an exceptional experience for all staff, children, and families at CLC.

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Holy Week & Easter

Holy Week is the sacred time in the Christian calendar that commemorates the final days of Jesus’ life. From his triumphant entry into Jerusalem to his crucifixion and resurrection. We invite you to join us for a series of special events as we reflect, remember, and celebrate together.

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Rise Against Hunger Packing Event

Join us Saturday, March 8, 10 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
We are going to pack 50,112 meals to help feed the hungry!

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Advent & Christmas at 2BC

Advent is a sacred season for reflection and anticipation during which we remember the story of the birth of Jesus Christ.

We invite you to join us as we journey through this special season.

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