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2018

318 E. 55th St. Kansas City, MO 64113

816-363-1300www.secondpres.org

We’ve all been there – you go through the long process of applying for a large

grant or a dream job. Or you hope and hope to be able to have a child. And then,

the tests come back or the letter arrives in the mail with wonderful news, and the

realization that an immense responsibility stands before you.

I truly believe the Spirit of Christ has used our congre-

gation’s deep dive into the Reformation this year as a

way to teach us, inspire us, challenge us and to call us.

We cannot wait for the changes and healing we all long

to see in our divided and anxious world. We are the

change. We are God’s agents of healing.

This fall and in the year ahead, God is calling each one of us to leave our comfort zones and create space in our lives and in this church for God’s reconciling love for all people. As you read these plans for 2018, I encourage you to do so expecting to find ways to get involved or write your own plans into the vision. Here’s to always being reformed,

– Paul

“God is calling each one of us to leave our comfort zones and create space... for God’s reconciling love for all people.”

Second’s Visionary Budget | 1


*In this year’s Visionary Budget, committees were asked to share how they could make use of the new spaces created by our capital campaign. Look for this symbol to see where and how ministries will benefit from your additional capital campaign pledge.


EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES


This year, a family enrolled in our Early Childhood Learning

Center (ECLC) program walked through the doors of Second for the

first time. As they learned more about Second, they decided to visit

a service on Sunday morning and their shy Pre-K daughter attended

Godly Play for the first time. As the family began to connect with our

congregation, they made the decision to become members at Second.

Later, on the first day of kindergarten at her school, the daughter was

greeted by a classmate whom she had met at Godly Play, and who

invited her to join her as friends for her new year of school.

Meaningful connections like these occur at all ages for our children

and youth. One highlight from the summer was our high school youth

mission team’s return to Costa Rica. Nathan Perkins Rock, who had

traveled there the previous year, was reunited with a young boy named

Kenden. Like the year before, he and Kenden were inseparable. At the

end of the week, Nathan gave Kenden his wristwatch, on which he had

written a word of encouragement and a challenge to grow.

Through connections and relationships, and teaching and nurturing

ministries, our Family Ministries program helps to transform the lives of

our youngest members of the Second family.

Children’s Pageant

Second Kids Camp

FAMILY MINISTRIES EDUCATION VISION FOR 2018

Work to achieve 10% growth in attendance at our new weekly Youth Nights.

Grow participation in our middle school and high school mission trips by 25%.

Tailor Second Kids Camp to the specific needs of our immediate community through customized curriculum, local staffing and a self-sustaining budget.

Offer two family training seminars to help families, youth and children in key areas of development.

Utilize the new elevator and make the meeting areas in the Calvin Center and on the upper floors more accessible to visiting children and youth.

Use Second’s new front porch as a gathering area and a landmark meeting space for events and small group conversation.

Middle School Mission Trip

High School Mission Trip

Provide individual space for reflection through the Advent devotional series.

Devote significant energy towards addressing the issues of mental health and illness through a multi-modal education approach including a Witherspoon series.

Coordinate Lenten C3 small groups with participation equal to or exceeding 2016 and 2017.

Continue planning for and supporting the Witherspoon Class topics with 4-5 multi-week series interspersed with topical selections.

Coordinate a weekend of learning guided by a nationally-recognized figure.

Increase the awareness of Faith Development offerings and activities at Second.



ADULT EDUCATION VISION FOR 2018

FINANCIAL RESOURCES NECESSARY TO ACCOMPLISH THE VISION

$229,379

EDUCATION FOR ALL AGES

**This amount includes costs for programs, administration, staff, and facilities.

SCRIPTURE SPEAKING TO OUR LIVES

While Galatians isn’t the first, second, or probably tenth book of the

Bible most people think of, 93 adults at Second met in C3 small groups

to read and discuss Paul’s letter together during the Lenten season, up

from 75 participants in 2016. This modern interpretation of the “home

church” was an unqualified success. People built new relationships with

one another, studied the Bible together and discussed how scripture can

speak to our lives as Christians today.

In addition to supporting small groups, Faith Development in coordina-

tion with the Hage Committee, commemorated the 500th anniversary

of the Protestant Reformation through a variety of events, including art

tours at the Nelson-Atkins, lectures, a spiritual pilgrimage to Scotland

and visits by Rev. Jan Edmiston, PC(USA) Co-Moderator and Brian

McLaren, author and pastor in the emergent church.

In 2018, Faith Development wants to provide activities that touch all of

Second’s members through classes, small groups, speakers and commit-

tee meetings. This will be accomplished through supporting on-going

Sunday School classes, which are well-attended, and organizing new

classes, small groups and topical learning activities in the spring and fall.

Brian McLaren Reformation Discussion with KC’s Bishop

Galatians C3 Group

Ramadan Fast-Breaking Dinner

Reformation Art TourRev. Jan Edmiston


WORSHIP


$251,076

WORSHIP VISION FOR 2018

Through his work with the choir, the talented Micah Horton will add fresh ideas, new faces and energy to our worship.

Grow into our “system of beliefs becoming a way of life” through the guidance of sermons with practical applications for daily life.

As the Capital Campaign’s plans are implemented in 2018, Worship Committee will work with staff to accommodate the temporary loss of the Chapel as a worship space and, perhaps, explore new ways of forming our worship.

Create spaces for community use such as The Open Table possibly using Witherspoon and the “front porch” for their gatherings. Those spaces could also host concerts or other gatherings that will spill out into our neighborhood in fun and inviting ways.

Promote an improved atmosphere on Sunday mornings by increasing access to the Chapel and Sanctuary and having an enlarged lobby outside of the Sanctuary in which people can talk and connect before or after worship.


BRAHMS, BEATLES AND BROADWAY

This past summer, Second’s congregation connected around a special sermon series, “Spiritual Playlist,” which highlighted the songs that have played important roles in our faith journeys. After putting out a request for songs, Worship Committee received an inspiring and eclectic mix of responses – with everything from Brahms and Sufjan Stevens to Broadway and The Rolling Stones. Several members were then invited to share reflections on their songs during worship. Those who spoke from the pulpit trusted us enough to share their hearts and give us a glimpse into their souls, and we were honored to hear their stories.

Throughout the series, spontaneous conversations sparked budding relationships. Members and friends moved out of their pews to talk with each other, sharing their reasons for resonating with a particular song. Overall, the series strengthened feelings of love, trust and commitment to God and each other.

In 2018, Worship Committee will continue to bring a variety of voices and perspectives to the pulpit while exploring new topics through creative, life-giving expressions of worship.

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THE OPEN TABLE - OUTREACH AND EVANGELISM


THE OPEN TABLE VISION FOR 2018

Make strategic steps to create a truly inclusive community devoted to reconciliation in a city marked by segregation.

Develop and administer a six month leadership develop-ment program on anti-racism for 20 Open Table attendees.

Work towards financial sustainability through fundraising, grants, and exploring alternative revenue streams

Continue to offer regular gatherings outside of the Sunday gathering for folks wanting a deeper dive into the topics we cover at The Open Table.

When ready, hold gatherings in Witherspoon with its welcoming front porch. Eventually, identify a commercial space along the Troost corridor that The Open Table can move to.

Form a task force to develop a business plan for a co-working and event space so The Open Table can generate revenue to offset the cost of doing ministry.

CREATING PEACE AND RECONCILIATION

This year, The Open Table placed its focus on developing leaders, partnering with other organizations and sharing what it has learned with other churches, seminaries and worshiping communities. As part of its leadership development, The Open Table hosted an additional 20 gatherings this year, and curators Nick Pickrell and Wendie Brockhaus presented at the NEXT Church Conference, 1,001 New Worshiping Communities National Gathering, and the Center for Progressive Renewal Annual Conference.

The Open Table has also strengthened its commitment to helping individuals in need through tithing to the shared mission fund of Heartland Presbytery and establishing a benevolence fund for meeting the needs of Open Table community members. The fund has already assisted several people, and the hope is to continue to be flexible and generous in how we care for those in our midst.

In summer 2017, Duke Divinity awarded The Open Table with a $50,000 grant. In the coming year, The Open Table will use these grant funds to develop a six month intensive training on anti-racism. Through this work, The Open Table will continue its mission to be a community of peace and reconciliation in a city divided.

$57,284


* In addition, approximately $46,000 sustains The Open Table through grants and gifts.



SECOND - OUTREACH AND EVANGELISM

OUTREACH/EVANG. VISION FOR 2018

Support the capital campaign by providing communications and creative assistance to tell stories related to the campaign and provide campaign updates.

Implement plan for reaching out to neighborhood groups, arts organizations, non-profits and others promoting opportunities to partner with Second through the use of our new community space.

Use the MissionInsite program to further target Second’s communications and marketing activities, making them more strategic and cost-effective.

Continue expanding our use of social media sites, including boosted Facebook posts, to reach new audiences.

Look for opportunities to help our recent new members and attenders get plugged into life at Second.

SHARING THE STORY OF GOD’S LOVEThis year, our Outreach and Hospitality Committee wanted to determine what Second is doing well, find out how we are attracting new members and learn how we can improve in our outreach efforts. With these questions in mind, the Committee hosted a gathering in May with the purpose of surveying recent new members. From their responses, we learned that many of them decided to attend our church through word of mouth recommendations, our website, the proximity to their homes and through local groups that meet at Second. In order to make Second more inviting, they recommended offering additional opportunities beyond Sunday mornings, modernizing our facility and continuing our commitment to hospitality.

Overall, these conversations affirmed that we have a great congregation made up of warm and inviting people, and our top-notch preaching speaks to people on a deep level and touches their hearts. We have a lot to offer the larger Kansas City community, and our challenge in 2018 will be how to share our message with new audiences. Through empowering our members, boosting our messages on social media, using marketing tools like MissionInsite and opening our facility to more neighborhood groups, we believe we can reach hundreds of new people in our area as we celebrate the story of God’s love.

$112,739


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CARING


On Sara Daniel’s second visit to our church, she read in the bulletin about “Art on Oak.” Sara had taken some extraordinary

photos on Easter Sunday of the Kauffman Performing Arts Center. She

decided to enter the show, which pushed her to enlarge and frame her

photos. During the exhibition, she was overwhelmed by the enthusiasm

and support her photos received. In addition to Sara, Art on Oak has also

provided several of our youth with an opportunity to share their talents

with the congregation.

Art on Oak is just one of the many ways that our Congregational Life

Committee works to inspire creativity and build community. With small

groups such as Second Friends and Just For Groups, and through regular

gatherings like Sunday Lunch, Congregational Life feeds our congregation

with friendship, laughter, food, games, companionship and love so that

our members can better serve the world beyond our walls.

Looking forward, Congregational Life is excited about building on the

success of our existing programs and utilizing the new lobbies and core

gathering areas that will be enabled by the capital improvements to

our building.

Sunday School

Small Group Opportunities at Second

Sunday Lunch

C3 Lenten Small Groups

20s/30s/40s Group

Presbyterian Women

PW Thursday Circle

Thursday School

Bridge/Games Group

Open Book Discussion

Knitting Group

Earth Shepherds

Just For Groups

Downtown Bible Study

Second Friends Group

Creative Spirits Group

Contemplative Prayer



CARING

CARING & CONG. LIFE VISION FOR 2018

Care for congregation members through cards, phone calls, visits and prayer.

Provide extended communion to those unable to attend worship at Second.

Offer Faith and Grief Luncheons to the community.

Provide support for the End of Life series, planned for 2018.

Continue to use Second’s CCB database for pastoral care.

Grow the activities and numbers of Second Friends Group.

Increase the number of artists participating in Art on Oak from 24 to over 30, utilizing our patio and new front porch space.

Continue to grow our Just For Groups ministry by adding a third group.

The Deacons extend love and compassionto our church family in many ways. Deacons visit homebound members, provide meals to people in times of transition, pray for our church family, and celebrate birthdays, baptisms, anniversaries and other joyous life events. They seek to offer care and compassion to all people who call

Second their church home.

Beginning this fall, the Deacons are providing “extended communion” to church members who are unable to attend worship services at Second. The communion team is oriented with appropriate training as approved

by the PC(USA).

On the first Tuesday of every month, 20 to 30 people gather together at the Faith & Grief Luncheons to grieve, to share stories of their loved ones who have died and to find hope, comfort, and community. This grief ministry is a collaboration between Second and four other churches. It’s open to the community and serves people from a variety

of backgrounds.

In 2018, the Deacons will help provide volunteer support for the end

of life series, “Living with Grace, Dying with Dignity.”$153,417


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LOCAL MISSION


Throughout Kansas City, Second puts our faith into action and makes a difference through our service with a range of

local partners.

Covenant Presbyterian Church Health and Wellness Center - Our good friends at Covenant Presbyterian Church sought us out a year to ago to share a need in the community directly to our east, where individuals in low-income areas who frequent their food pantry are unable to afford basic medical screenings (that in many cases would catch preventable medical conditions). Rev. Kirk Perucca told us of a master plan to work alongside doctors and nurses at Truman Medical Center to provide remote screenings under the leadership of Laura Hyland, a nurse practitioner. With the help of our visionary mission grant, the Center opened its doors in early 2017. We’ve already received a report from Laura of an individual who came in for a medical screening, and discov-ered their blood pressure was in heart attack range. Fortunately, medical treatment was arranged and a life was saved. We are honored to be a part

of this valuable service to our community.

The Children’s Place Greenhouse - As long-time partners, Second and The Children’s Place previously worked together to build a state of the

Amethyst Place

Be the Church SundayCross-Lines

Sunday School

Second’s Impact on Local and Global Mission

7 partner churches for Be the Church Sunday 2017

college students supported by the 2017 Daniels Fund Scholarships

youth and adults commissioned on international mission trips

volunteer hours served to date in 2017 (including Harvesters and Cross-Lines)

outside group events that have utilized Second’s facility to date in 2017

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1000+

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Cherith Brook

Grace UnitedHomeless Care Packages



LOCAL MISSION

LOCAL MISSION VISION FOR 2018

Identify 2-3 ongoing projects and partnerships in the Kansas City Metro with whom we can forge longer term relationships financially as well as through volunteer support.

Continue to expand the vision of Be the Church Sunday as we partner with seven churches in 2017 and grow our numbers in 2018 and beyond.

Further review and define our mission efforts on the internal, local, international and denominational levels.

Increase volunteer mobilization through an increase in publicized opportunities, vision casting, sharing stories about our mission impact and forming deeper relation-ships between members and mission partners.


$263,341*

Local Mission Organizations We’ve Worked With in 2017

Reconciliation Services

reStart

Grace United Community Ministries

Cross-Lines

NewHouse

Covenant Presbyterian Church

Covenant Health & Wellness Center

Grandview Park Presbyterian Church

Amethyst Place

Migrant Farmworkers

YouthFront

The Children’s Place

Harvesters

Urban Christian AcademyRonald McDonald House

reStart

Linwood Area Ministry Place

art greenhouse which provides children with therapy, education and empowerment. With the help of a recent hire, the greenhouse is

currently being revitalized and will benefit a new generation of children.

Harvesters and Cross-Lines - Our regular visits to Harvesters and Cross-Lines continue to be among the largest outreach enterprises at Second. Twice a month during the school year, 30-40 individuals from Second pack BackSnacks for children in our region, assembling 1200-2500 kits per visit. The dedicated crew at Cross-Lines continues to serve faithfully, preparing and serving upwards of 200 lunches each month. The deep commitment of our congregation to these endeavors

is a blessing to our community and our region.

2017 Be the Church Sunday - On the heels of record-breaking atten-dance at Be the Church Sunday in 2016 (including a partnership with two additional churches), our campaign has caught fire in the hearts of other congregations around the Kansas City metro area. Our 2017 event will more than double in size as seven other churches join us in “worshiping through service” on October 22. The day will include ser-vice at 14 different agencies, and other area churches have notified us that they will be sending scouts to observe and potentially partner with

us in the future. This year promises to be our best yet!

The Children’s Place


GLOBAL AND DENOMINATIONAL MISSION


GLOBAL/DENOM. MISSION VISION FOR 2018

We will continue our support for the seminary students in Guatemala. We will also work to further refine Second’s role in the support of the Maya Quiché Presbytery and its developing ministry.

We will continue to support the development of educational facilities and operations in Pakistan.

We will work to create additional travel and service opportunities abroad in 2018.

We will continue our support of Presbyterian Disaster Assistance in the wake of the devastation of Hurricanes Irma and Harvey, and the ongoing recovery efforts.

SERVING WITH OUR INTERNATIONAL FRIENDS

International mission efforts continue to be a pillar of Second’s holistic

mission strategy. This year, Second is supporting 34 seminary students

in Guatemala – 50% of whom are women – and continuing our efforts

to support the Presbyterian Board of Education in Pakistan as it

constructs schools and empowers girls and boys in Sargodha.

Along with our long-standing partnerships in Guatemala and Pakistan,

Second also sent a team of 11 young adults to serve for a week in

Matanzas, Cuba. The recent opening of Cuba’s borders allowed for

a targeted window for support of the Cuban people and the Chris-

tian church there, which continues to grow despite a harsch political

and social climate. The week of service was filled with service to and

through a local church. In addition to preaching sermons, teaching

children, working with youth, and encouraging the community, our

group helped construct a facility that will become a nation-wide

Christian campground for teenagers. With financial support from

Second, a roof and a concrete floor were added to a dormitory. The

camp hopes to open in 2018 and receive its first group of teenagers

who will be taught and challenged to be change-agents for Christ in

their nation.


$113,793*

Costa Rica Mission Lunch Veda Gill, PEBMaya Quiché, Guatemala

Cuba Mission TripCuba Mission Trip



MISSION CONTROL (ADMIN., PERSONNEL, BUILDING & GROUNDS)

MISSION CONTROL VISION FOR 2018Personnel is excited about the capital campaign plans that will improve our facility. With the elevator access to and showers in our Calvin Center, that space can be better utilized by Jimmy Itczak-McCarty and Emily Nelson Dixon and their youth groups for overnight events, but also by Marsha Kirsch as she works with neighborhood groups and mission partners who will then have access to a wonderful space in our building.

Benchmark building performance and create a maintenance plan and manual with reminders for upcoming, ongoing maintenance undertakings.

Organize a “work day” for projects in and around our church facility.

Provide support for the capital campaign transition from concept to actual construction.

Building and Grounds will monitor and manage the financing of the capital campaign projects.

At Second, our staff provides vital leadership as it partners with our congregation to carry out our mission of transformation in Jesus Christ. At this time, we are pleased to report that our church is fully staffed. We are fortunate to have had essentially the same staff in place for the last two years. We’re also pleased that our Youth and Children’s programs are growing, that our kids want to gather more frequently and that we have Children’s and Youth Ministry Directors who are excited about starting weekly meetings to continue to grow and develop these important ministries. New weekly middle school and youth meetings will continue in 2018.

This year, Personnel Committee has been working to improve the staff performance review process. Each staff member sets specific goals, and the process is designed to make sure those goals are regularly monitored and adjusted as needed.

Along with Personnel, Building and Grounds Committee is working to ensure that our staff and our congregation are empowered with an inviting and up-to-date facility where ministries can flourish. In addition to regular maintenance and improvements, Building and Grounds will assume a key role in the implementation of capital campaign projects in 2018 as we create space for all people.

$232,758


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CREATING SPACE FOR ALL PEOPLE

CREATING SPACE FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD

When Brian McLaren visited our church in mid-September, he echoed

a sentiment that our members, leadership and staff have noted many

times: “What a fantastic location to do ministry.” Located in the

heart of Kansas City, and at the crossroads of several different neighbor-

hoods, Second is fortunate to be a mission center that has the ability to

serve and care for a diverse population in our immediate area.

A major focus of our capital campaign, “Creating Space for All People,”

is extending a message of invitation to our neighborhood and break-

ing down the walls and barriers between us. Currently, more than 42

outside groups use our building as a meeting and activity center. We

are also home base for a language school with over 250 participants.

On average, 50-75 people visit the church every day. Our space is used

and valued for its central location, attractive environment and hospi-

table atmosphere. Clearly, we are meeting an important need for our

community, but also growing as a congregation as we create space for

the Spirit of God to move in and through us and our building. As you

consider your commitment to the capital campaign, we thank you for

helping us imagine how we can re-purpose and re-form our facility to

create space for all people.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CAMPAIGN

You can learn more about the vision for the capital campaign by visiting secondpres.org/creatingspace. There, you will find a case statement, a list of frequently asked questions, information on giving and a video tour of the proposed improvements to our building, led by Rev. Paul Rock.

NEIGHBORHOOD GROUPS AT SECOND

From Cultivate KC’s “Farmers and Friends” Meeting that attracts up-wards of 300 people to smaller support groups and arts and music programs, Second plays host to many organiza-tions that enrich the lives of community and congregation members. With each individual that enters our building, we have an opportunity to create a positive impression that serves as an extension of our mission and ministry.



A CHALLENGE FROM STEWARDSHIP 2.0

What’s left for Stewardship 2.0 to do after the congregation gener-ously responded to the 2017 pledge drive by exceeding the prior year’s pledges, both in terms of the total amount pledged and average pledge? A lot. First, the committee took over some of the Endowment Committee’s responsibilities (and some of its mem-bers). Those new duties included hosting a very successful Legacy Brunch, organized by new committee member Marge Eckhardt.

Next, the committee organized and hosted Trivia Night. In addition to a greater evening of fellowship, the event exceeded the prior year’s attendance and funds raised. Barely a month later, the Committee teamed up with Mission Committee to launch the Per Capita/Church Family Campaign over the course of three Sun-days. Since this was the first time for such a fundraising effort, we

weren’t sure what to expect. But, once again, the congregation rose to the challenge and we exceeded the budget by nearly $1,000. Now, as we approach the annual pledge drive, the committee and the congregation face a new challenge. For some, hearing we were launching our capital campaign alongside the annual pledge drive raised eyebrows. But after talking it through with our consultant, and remembering the success we had 10 years ago when we did the same thing, your Stewardship 2.0 committee is confi-dent we won’t jeopardize the 2018 operating budget. In fact, there’s a very good likelihood stewardship pledges will increase in 2018. When people know a church is strategically growing and engaging in mission and ministry, they find ways to give more.

So, we’re excited both about Creating Space for All People, and continuing to fund the visionary budget you hold in your hands. Thanks so much for being a part of a creative and caring church that’s transforming the world as we transform lives in Christ.

CREATING SPACE FOR ALL PEOPLE

Trivia Night



TAKING THE NEXT STEP IN GENEROSITY

WORSHIP

THE OPEN TABLE - OUTREACH/EVA.

SECOND - OUTREACH/EVA.

CARING

LOCAL MISSION

GLOBAL/DENOM. MISSION

ADMIN

$251,076

$57,284

$112,739

$153,417

$263,341

$113,793

$232,758

TOTAL $1,413,787

Thank you! for prayerfully considering your generous

commitment to furthering Second’s mission of transformation in

2018. God’s mission is first. We are Second.

EDUCATION $229,379

As with any spiritual discipline, becoming a generous giver happens one step at a time. Which step are you on?

*These amounts includes costs for programs, administration, staff, and facilities.

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