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Welcome to Abiding Presence in Burke, Virginia. We are an active, family-friendly faith community where people connect with God and one another. Together we worship, grow in faith, serve those in need and make Christ known in the world. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here.

Fall Schedule
began September 13

9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service (In-Person & Online)
10:05-10:45 a.m. Faith Formation for All Ages
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service (In-Person & Online)

Livestream worship services are archived on our YouTube channel.

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Abiding Kids Club
Abiding Kids Club

Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00 p.m.

We are excited to be expanding our weekday kids ministry programming this fall with the Abiding Kids Club for preschool through 5th grade. It is a time to create music, grow faith and share dinner together. The doors are open and all are welcome.

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Trunk-or-Treat
Trunk-or-Treat

Sunday, October 25
from 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Trunks arrive @ 3:30 p.m.

Boo! The Abiding Presence Trunk or Treat is back! We are excited to share in the holiday spirit and spend some time together. If you would like to sign-up to participate in decorating your trunk or volunteering at the event, you can use our Sign-Up Genius.

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How Can I Help? - The Glas Family's Abiding Story
Abiding Stories
How Can I Help? - The Glas Family's Abiding Story
Abiding Stories

The Glas family used to live just down the street from Abiding Presence. While they didn’t attend services, they knew neighbors who were members and saw signs about the Food Pantry every time they drove by. Kim and her husband Tim have put an emphasis on a yearly family project during the holidays. “Last year we did a project to educate girls in Guatemala and raised $10,000” Kim shared. So when they gathered as a family to discuss their 2025 project, Oliver and Abigail chose the Abiding Presence Food Pantry. “Sometimes I volunteer at the Pantry with my husband on Saturday mornings and the kids would ask things like, ‘How long was the line?’ or ‘How did things go this morning?’,” Kim recalled. “One particularly difficult story to tell them was that a few weeks ago someone slept in their car overnight just to get fresh food,” she said. She shared, “The kids feel especially connected to Abiding Presence because they’ve been involved with the Kids Food Pantry packing produce for pantry guests.”

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Abundance: Kelsey & Calvin's Abiding Story
Abiding Stories

Kelsey and Calvin Hunt, along with their two daughters, are regular worshippers at Abiding Presence and have made weekly church activities a part of their family life. Some people may not know that Kelsey was baptized here as a baby and grew up attending church with her family. “As part of the puppet ministry and choir with Ms. Lori I did everything Abiding Presence had to offer,” Kelsey shared. She recalled, “Through youth service trips, synod events, and nationwide youth gatherings we created lasting relationships with fellow youth.”

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Being A Blessing: Monique & Craig's Abiding Story
Abiding Stories

“We felt comfortable as soon as we walked in,” recalls Craig Fraedrich, about his first time visiting Abiding Presence with then fiancée Monique. “We knew right from the beginning it would be a place where we were welcomed and engaged in the community immediately as they encouraged new people to participate,” he said. Craig and Monique were married here and raised their two boys in this church with Sunday worship and weekly activities a part of their family values.

“This is not a church of spectators, but one of people being involved,” Craig shared. Monique added, “It’s not even just worship services, but everyone is encouraged to be a part of the ministry happening here.” Having raised their boys from first communions to Confirmation classes and beyond they said, “Our children had the experience of making their own decisions and we gave them that foundation they still carry with them today.”

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A Welcome Routine: Roger's Abiding Story
Abiding Stories
A Welcome Routine: Roger's Abiding Story
Abiding Stories

When Roger moved to Northern Virginia, the first thing he did was find a church. As he moved throughout the area from McLean to Alexandria and finally Springfield, finding a church was always a priority. Growing up in Minnesota as part of a farming family, church was a big part of their community. The family attended church every Sunday and provided not just comfort but guidance. Roger recalled, “being part of a church was a matter of carrying on and honoring the family tradition.”

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Featured Events

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Adult Game Night (21+)
Sep 26
Adult Game Night (21+)

Saturday, September 26 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. in Bailey Hall

Adults (21+) are invited for a night of table top games, fellowship and fun. Bring a snack to share. Childcare will be provided by our Abiding Fellows for children ages 3-12 with a movie. Signup here.

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Bowling League with TBS
Sep 27
Bowling League with TBS

Beginning Sunday, September 27
Sundays at 6:00 p.m. at Bowl America Burke

We’re partnering with Temple B’nai Shalom to co-host a Bowling League for adults 18+ starting September 27. The League will go 9 Weeks and cost is $20 per week. Bowling Shoes are included if needed. All league bowlers will receive a League Bowler card which will allow 2 free practice games per week, discounts on more bowling, and discounts on food at Bowl America. Sign up on the form below.

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Sunday Night Small Group
Sep 27
Sunday Night Small Group

Join us for adult fellowship and conversation as we read and discuss, “Mattering” by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. Enjoy fellowship from 7:00-7:30 p.m. and discussion from 7:30-8:30 p.m. For details and location, email Craig F or the church office.

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Literary Book Club
Sep 28
Literary Book Club

Fall Kick Off Meeting on Monday, September 28 at 2:00 p.m. in Classroom #1

The Abiding Presence Book Club will begin a new year with the process of choosing a book list for the coming months as well as a discussion of Quiet: The Power of Introverts. There are some copies of Quiet in the church office that can be shared by those wishing to attend the September meeting. Attendance is open to all adult members and non-members of the congregation.

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Abiding Kids Club
Sep 29
Abiding Kids Club

Tuesday, September 29
5:30-7:00 p.m.

We are excited to be expanding our weekday kids ministry programming this fall. Welcome to the Abiding Kids Club! Ms. Michaela, Dr. Dave and Ms. Nicole are exited to gather with our preschool and elementary friends for a time to create music, grow faith and share dinner together. The doors are open and all are welcome.

Questions? Reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis.

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Abiding Mainly Music
Sep 30
Abiding Mainly Music

Wednesday, September 30
from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Bailey Hall

Mainly Music is a drop-in music program for children birth through pre-K and their parent or caregiver. Grownups and their kids get to interact with one another through songs and movement.

Before your first Mainly Music class, we ask you to please fill out our annual pre-registration form. You do not have to commit to any dates, this just helps us keep you informed about cancelations, parties and more!

This is a community outreach event, so spread the word widely and let people know that all are welcome. There is a cash $5/week (or $5.50/week credit card) donation at the door. There is no need to commit in advance to a class, so come when you can and don’t stress when you cannot.

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Youth Wednesday
Sep 30
Youth Wednesday

6th-12th graders are invited to join us for Youth Wednesdays at Abiding Presence.

5:30-6:30 p.m. Youth Music with Dr. Dave (6th-12th Grade)
No prior musical experience is required. You can sign-up and find more information here. If you have any questions, reach out to our Music Minister, Dr. Dave.

6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group with Pastor Kelsey (6th-12th Grade)
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey for devotions at 6:30 p.m. After have pizza for dinner and then split games or projects. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student to help cover the cost of the pizza. You can donate for the whole semester or one week at a time here.

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Sunday Night Small Group
Oct 4
Sunday Night Small Group

Join us for adult fellowship and conversation as we read and discuss, “Mattering” by Jennifer Breheny Wallace. Enjoy fellowship from 7:00-7:30 p.m. and discussion from 7:30-8:30 p.m. For details and location, email Craig F or the church office.

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Abiding Mainly Music
Oct 7
Abiding Mainly Music

Wednesday, October 7
from 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Bailey Hall

Mainly Music is a drop-in music program for children birth through pre-K and their parent or caregiver. Grownups and their kids get to interact with one another through songs and movement.

Before your first Mainly Music class, we ask you to please fill out our annual pre-registration form. You do not have to commit to any dates, this just helps us keep you informed about cancelations, parties and more!

This is a community outreach event, so spread the word widely and let people know that all are welcome. There is a cash $5/week (or $5.50/week credit card) donation at the door. There is no need to commit in advance to a class, so come when you can and don’t stress when you cannot.

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Youth Wednesday
Oct 7
Youth Wednesday

6th-12th graders are invited to join us for Youth Wednesdays at Abiding Presence.

5:30-6:30 p.m. Youth Music with Dr. Dave (6th-12th Grade)
No prior musical experience is required. You can sign-up and find more information here. If you have any questions, reach out to our Music Minister, Dr. Dave.

6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group with Pastor Kelsey (6th-12th Grade)
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey for devotions at 6:30 p.m. After have pizza for dinner and then split games or projects. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student to help cover the cost of the pizza. You can donate for the whole semester or one week at a time here.

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For more information about how to give to Abiding Presence, please contact Sharon Downs, Financial Secretary, in the church office. Abiding Presence is set up to receive RMDs, charitable trusts, stocks and bonds.

Abiding Presence also encourages legacy gifts through wills and trusts. If you would like to talk more about making a legacy gift, please contact Pastor Keseley, Senior Pastor.

Thank you for your faithful support of the ministry and mission of Abiding Presence Lutheran Church.

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