Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond

What Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond does

Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia is a historic downtown PC(USA) congregation founded in 1849, approximately 175 years old, located at 5 North Fifth Street in Richmond, VA. The church serves a multi-generational congregation through weekly worship services (Sunday 9:50am, summer 10:00am), live online streaming at 10:50am, Christian education across age cohorts (children, youth, young adults, adults), campus ministry at Virginia Commonwealth University via UKirk at VCU and The Pace Center, and specialized ministries including the 40+ year Walk-In Ministry (weekly lunch for the unhoused), Shower Ministry, and faith formation retreats. The church holds a Matthew 25 Congregation designation and PC(USA) Earth Care Congregation certification, and supports roughly 20 Richmond-area social service partners plus international mission partnerships in Guatemala, Malawi, Haiti, and Costa Rica.

The organization's underlying technology stack is modest and consumer-grade: a Squarespace-hosted website (2presrichmond.org), Subsplash-powered mobile applications for iPhone/iPad and Android, podcast distribution through Apple Podcasts, Google Play Music, and Pocket Casts, and an etransfer.com online giving portal. There is no proprietary software, no API, and no integrations disclosed. The church employs approximately 5 people, including a Pastor/Head of Staff (Rev. Dr. Taylor Lewis Guthrie Hartman, installed March 2025), a Pastor for Families (Emma Marshall, appointed June 2026), Interim Pastor support, Choir Director, Accompanist, and communications staff.

The revenue model is donation-based with no product pricing. Streams include tithes and offerings, online giving via etransfer, sales of Equal Exchange fair trade coffee and tea at fixed unit prices ($9 per bag, $54 per case of 6; $5 per box of tea, $22 per case), and grant distributions from the Al Winn Mission Endowment Fund to one community organization annually. The church is governed by an elected session within the Presbytery of the James, PC(USA) denomination, with no venture or commercial investment involvement.

Name

Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond

Legal name

Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond, Virginia

Website

https://2presrichmond.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1849

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond is a historic 1849 PC(USA) downtown congregation providing weekly worship, Christian education, urban mission programs, and international partnerships to a multi-generational congregation and the broader Richmond community.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Services

NAICS

Religious Organizations (8131)

akta.pro primary industry

Local Congregations & Worship Communities (Churches, Mosques, Temples, Synagogues) (BPAGAJAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Denominational & Ecclesiastical Governance Bodies (Dioceses, Synods, Conferences) (BPAGAJAB), Christian Broadcasting (TV & Radio) (MPABALAA)

Keywords

• Religious worship services
• Community outreach programs
• Christian education
• Urban mission ministry
• Faith-based services

Headquarters

HQ city

Richmond

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Tithes and Offerings: Voluntary contributions from congregation members during worship services and through online giving platforms
2. Online Donation Platform: Electronic giving through secure etransfer platform for one-time and recurring donations
3. Fair Trade Coffee Sales: Sale of Equal Exchange fair trade coffee and tea after worship on first and third Sundays, with prices at $9.00 per bag (10-12 oz) or $54 per case of 6 bags, and $5.00 per box of tea (20 bags) or $22 per case
4. Al Winn Mission Endowment Fund: Endowment providing transformational grants to community organizations, typically one recipient per year selected by Mission and Advocacy Council

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond delivers weekly Christian worship services, faith formation programs for all ages, urban mission services (Walk-In Ministry meals and Shower Ministry), international mission partnerships, campus ministry at VCU, a child care center, music ministry, fair trade coffee sales, and advocacy on social justice issues. The church serves its congregation, the broader Richmond community, and vulnerable populations including the unhoused, while operating as a PC(USA) Matthew 25 and Earth Care Congregation.

Product overview

Second Presbyterian Church of Richmond is a religious institution offering worship services, educational programs, music ministry, youth and children's programs, mission/outreach initiatives, scholarships, and community services. The church does not offer technology products or software services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Walk-In Ministry: Weekly lunch program serving homeless people and others in need, operating for over 40 years
• Shower Ministry
• Earthkeepers Team
• RVA Street Singers

Products and services

• Sunday Worship Services Weekly Christian worship services held at the historic downtown sanctuary at 9:50am (10am in summer), with Family Worship services in the chapel on the first Sunday of each month and special seasonal services for Advent, Lent, and Easter. Open to all members of the community regardless of background.
• Online Live Worship Streaming Live broadcast of Sunday worship at 10:50am with video-on-demand availability, allowing remote participation for those unable to attend in person.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 40 years of Walk-In Ministry providing meals to homeless community
• +2 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• CEDEPCA (Protestant Center for Pastoral Studies in Central America)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEducational institution in Guatemala City providing training and accompaniment to women and men from diverse Christian traditions. Church members have visited Guatemala over the past 20 years, and staff from CEDEPCA have visited the church in Richmond. Partnership includes mission trips and financial support.
• Ministry of Hope (Malawi)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChristian ministry established in 1999 by Fletcher Matandika as response to orphans in Malawi. Under Mkuza Presbyterian Church of Nkhoma Synod with partnerships across church denominations. Church members have visited Malawi over past 20 years.
• Cindy Correll (PCUSA Mission Co-worker)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCUSA mission co-worker in Haiti since 2013, assigned to Dominican Republic in 2024. Supported through monetary gifts from Mission and Advocacy budget.
• Betsey and Eric Moe (PCUSA Mission Co-workers)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCUSA mission co-workers serving in Guatemala with Presbyterian World Mission and CEDEPCA. They visited the church and shared accounts of their mission work.
• Karla Koll (PCUSA Mission Co-worker)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPCUSA mission co-worker in Costa Rica since 2013 (previously in Guatemala), serving at Latin American Biblical University (UBL). Supported through monetary gifts.
• Equal Exchange CoffeeminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFair trade coffee provider whose products are sold after worship on first and third Sundays. Church serves as distribution channel for small farmer coffee that supports sustainable farming and school access for children in Guatemala.
• Camp HanoverminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOutdoor ministry of Presbytery of the James providing summer camp for youth. Many children and youth from the church attend annually. Church also provides annual gift for camp scholarships.
• Montreat Conference CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate non-profit conference center in Western North Carolina with roots in PC(USA). Many church members, including youth, visit Montreat each summer for conferences.
• Massanetta SpringsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinistry of PC(USA) in covenant relationship with Synod of Mid-Atlantic, located in Shenandoah Valley. Church youth attend Middle School Conference.
• Union Presbyterian SeminaryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPresbyterian seminary in Richmond with campus in Charlotte and online program. UPS students serve as interns and youth leaders at Second Presbyterian.
• UKirk at VCU / The Pace CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCampus ministry at Virginia Commonwealth University. Church supports UKirk and Pace Center (combined ministry of United Methodist and PCUSA). Pastor serves as Urban Engagement Coordinator. Students gather for Bible study, communion, and small groups.
• YWCA Sprout School at Second PresbyteriancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerChild care center opened in 2023 partnership with YWCA providing programs promoting racial, social, and economic equity. Continues church's 40+ year legacy of offering childcare across racial and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Virginia Interfaith Center for Public Policy (VICPP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngages people of faith to advocate for economic, racial, and social justice in Virginia. Church is a faith partner working together to advocate for those without voice in society.
• Richmond HillcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerEcumenical Christian fellowship and residential community operating urban retreat center in historic monastery since 1987. Church members participate in retreats and events there. Mission focuses on prayer, hospitality, racial reconciliation, and spiritual development.
• Virginia Interfaith Power and Light (VAIPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState affiliate of national organization mobilizing faith communities on climate response through energy conservation, efficiency, and renewable energy. Church partners on climate justice initiatives.
• Downtown Community Ministries (DCM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of downtown Richmond churches (Centenary United Methodist, St. Paul's Episcopal, Second Presbyterian, St. Peter's Catholic, Third Street Bethel AME) providing food and assistance to hundreds annually. Operates Walk-In Ministry.
• CARITASminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides solutions to individuals and families dealing with homelessness and addiction. Offers emergency shelter, furniture bank, and job readiness program (CARITAS Works).
• CrossOver Healthcare MinistryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFree clinics providing health care to uninsured in metropolitan Richmond, serving more than 6,500 individuals annually.
• Shalom FarmsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit growing and sharing healthy food in communities with limited access. Church supports through mission partnerships and volunteer efforts.
• Habitat for Humanity RichmondminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit helping families build and improve homes. Church members volunteer for build days and Unity Day projects.
• Virginia Interfaith Power and Light (VAIPL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState affiliate mobilizing faith communities on climate response. Earthkeepers team collaborates with VAIPL on environmental justice projects and educational forums.
• Capital TreesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization collaborating with Earthkeepers team on projects.
• Chesapeake Bay FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental organization the Earthkeepers team has collaborated with on projects.
• Southern Environmental Law CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnvironmental law firm whose attorneys have presented at church forums on development projects in courts.
• Friends of East End CemeteryminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity partner collaborating with Earthkeepers team on environmental projects.
• All Nations Presbyterian FellowshipminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew Worshiping Community of PC(USA) since 2015 representing African nations, Caribbean, Central America, and US. Partners with Westminster Presbyterian Church for facility sharing and joint worship on first Sundays.
• Clergy and Citizens Against Racism (CCAR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition of diverse faith leaders and citizens striving to dismantle systems of inequality. Pastor Alex Evans serves on CCAR board.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• First Presbyterian Church (Lynchburg, VA): Regional PC(USA) congregation where Rev. Dr. Fred Holbrook served as interim pastor. Comparable denominational identity, programming, and Central Virginia operating context.
• Amity Presbyterian Church (Charlotte, NC): PC(USA) congregation in Charlotte previously pastored by Rev. Dr. Fred Holbrook. Comparable denomination, southeastern U.S. urban-suburban context, and mainline Presbyterian programming model.
• Tinkling Spring Presbyterian Church (Fishersville, VA): PC(USA) congregation in the Shenandoah Valley where Rev. Dr. Fred Holbrook previously served as pastor. Comparable denomination, regional Virginia footprint, and traditional worship programming.
• Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church (Overland Park, KS): PC(USA) congregation where Rev. Dr. Fred Holbrook previously served as interim pastor. Comparable denominational identity, mid-sized mainline congregation programming, and stewardship-driven operating model.
• First Presbyterian Church (Highlands, NC): PC(USA) congregation where Rev. Kelley Connelly moved after departing Second Presbyterian. Comparable denomination, worship programming, and progressive-leaning mainline identity.

Direct peers

• First Presbyterian Church (Richmond, VA): Sister PC(USA) congregation in downtown Richmond with a comparable urban mission profile, historic sanctuary, and progressive-leaning identity. Closest direct peer for comparative programming and member demographics.
• St. Paul's Episcopal Church (Richmond, VA): Historic downtown Richmond church and DCM partner providing meals and assistance alongside Second Presbyterian. Directly comparable historic urban congregation with similar outreach programming and member profile.
• Westminster Presbyterian Church (Richmond, VA): Another PC(USA) congregation in Richmond and an explicit partner through the All Nations Presbyterian Fellowship, sharing facility space and joint worship. Directly comparable urban mainline Presbyterian context and member demographic.
• Centenary United Methodist Church (Richmond, VA): Downtown Richmond mainline church and Downtown Community Ministries (DCM) coalition partner alongside Second Presbyterian, jointly operating the Walk-In Ministry. Comparable urban mission identity and historic congregation structure.

Emerging players

• Richmond Hill: Ecumenical Christian fellowship and urban retreat center in Richmond where Second Presbyterian members participate in retreats and programs. Comparable mission identity around prayer, hospitality, racial reconciliation, and spiritual development.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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