We Are a Faith Family, Together
As a congregation, we place a high priority on supporting families, especially parents/caregivers and children/teens. Our worship environment is one that offers grace to adults as they teach children how to worship. We invest with time, finances and staff in our growing children, youth and family ministries. We envision new ways to connect with students. We want to be a church where families/children/teens are fully integrated into all aspects of our life and ministry.
Families at Abiding Presence come in all different shapes and sizes. At any given worship service and throughout the week you will find families who are nuclear, extended, biological, adopted, blended, separated, LGBTQIA+, interfaith and not-so-sure-about-faith. Our definition of “family” is as broad as the beautiful diversity of families in our congregation and the community in which we live. At Abiding Presence, we live life together. It’s not perfect. Often times our life together is messy. Some days it involves a lot of forgiveness, grace, patience and strength. Many days, it offers great joy. We seek to be faith family that is real and authentic as we do life together.
Upcoming Events
More Opportunities for Families
KIDS FOOD PANTRY THURSDAYS
Two Thursdays a Month from 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Students of all ages are invited to join Ms. Michaela and participate in a service project for the Abiding Presence Food Pantry. On the Thursday before every Abiding Presence Food Pantry, you can come learn about how the food pantry operates, help pray over the produce and the people who are coming, and learn about service as a spiritual discipline.
A parent or guardian must accompany all students. We would also like to invite your family to participate in our ongoing Snack & Ziploc Bag donation for the Food Pantry. Please bring a box of your favorite pre-packaged snack and/or a box of ziploc bags (brand does not matter) to help us provide snacks for our Food Pantry families.
*You can sign up through our Sign-Up Genius here.
If you have questions or need accommodations, please reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis.