Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00 p.m. (during Abiding Kids Club)

Geared for parents of kids ages birth through high school, this gathering will share in joys, challenges and practical tips for raising kids in the faith. If there is interest, we will continue meeting throughout the fall. No RSVP necessary, simply show up. Questions? Reach out to Pastor Keseley.

Tuesday, November 3
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.

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.

Sunday, November 8 at 2:00 p.m. at Burke Presbyterian Church

We will join the interfaith community to work together to stomp out hunger locally and globally. Register to join the Abiding Presence team or make a donation to support the cause. All ages of walkers are welcome!

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.

Tuesday, November 10
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.

Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00 p.m. (during Abiding Kids Club)

Geared for parents of kids ages birth through high school, this gathering will share in joys, challenges and practical tips for raising kids in the faith. If there is interest, we will continue meeting throughout the fall. No RSVP necessary, simply show up. Questions? Reach out to Pastor Keseley.

There is NO Youth Wednesday this week because it is Veteran’s Day!

Thursday, November 12 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary

You do not need to have read the book in order to attend. Bring a friend!
No RSVP necessary. Just show up.

Kate Bowler, PhD is a four time New York Times bestselling author, award-winning podcast host, and an Associate Professor of American Religious History at Duke University. She studies the cultural stories we tell ourselves about success, suffering, and whether (or not) we’re capable of change. She is the author of Blessed: A History of the American Prosperity Gospel and The Preacher’s Wife: The Precarious Power of Evangelical Women Celebrities. After being unexpectedly diagnosed with Stage IV cancer at age 35, she penned the New York Times bestselling memoir, Everything Happens for a Reason (and Other Lies I’ve Loved) and No Cure For Being Human (and Other Truths I Need to Hear). She has also co-written with Jessica Richie, spiritual reflections: Good Enough: 40ish Devotionals for a Life of Imperfection and The Lives We Actually Have: 100 Blessings for Imperfect Days. Kate’s book, Have a Beautiful, Terrible Day! Daily Meditations for the Ups, Downs, and In-Betweens, is packed with bite-sized reflections and action-oriented steps to help you get through the day, be it good, bad, or totally mediocre.

Her latest book, Joyful Anyway reveals the surprising magic of joy – and how we can access it even when happiness feels out of reach. Kate hosts the award-winning Everything Happens podcast where, in warm, insightful, often funny conversations, she talks with people like Malcolm Gladwell and Beth Moore about what they’ve learned in difficult times. She lives in Durham, North Carolina with her family and continues to teach do-gooders at Duke Divinity School.

No RSVP necessary. Just show up.

Thursday, November 12
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.

*You can sign up through our Sign-Up Genius here.A parent or guardian must accompany all students.If you have questions or need accommodations, please reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis.

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.

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.

Tuesday, November 17 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Join us for lunch followed by a program.
RSVP with an email or a phone call to the church at 703-455-7500.

Tuesday, November 17
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.

Tuesdays from 5:30-7:00 p.m. (during Abiding Kids Club)

Geared for parents of kids ages birth through high school, this gathering will share in joys, challenges and practical tips for raising kids in the faith. If there is interest, we will continue meeting throughout the fall. No RSVP necessary, simply show up. Questions? Reach out to Pastor Keseley.

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)
Wednesday November 18th is going to be a very special edition of Youth Wednesdays!!

To celebrate out students' love for Cranberry Sauce and everything Thanksgiving, we're doing Friendsgiving! Please sign up here to send something with your student for our special dinner. We will not be ordering pizza that night. If you have any questions or your student has dietary restrictions, please email Pastor Kelsey at pastorkresse@abidingpresence.net

Friday, November 20 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in Room #1
Retired women of the congregation gather monthly around the three Bs of Bible, Blessing and Bread. New women are always welcome! Simply show up.

Saturday, November 21 at 1:00 p.m.
OWLs Fall Excursion at West Springfield High School
Spartan Theatre Production of The Woodsman
6100 Rolling Rd. Springfield, VA 22152
Doors open at 12:30 p.m. general admission.
Tickets are $18.00 per person.

Nick Chopper, a lonely woodsman from the Land of Oz, must embark on a harrowing journey to protect the love of his life from her evil guardian, the Wicked Witch of the East.

Hauntingly beautiful, this nearly wordless play tells the untold story of the Tin Woodsman through puppetry, movement, and song. Come discover the legend before the legend.

The play runs approximately 70 minutes long with no intermission. Seating is limited!

The Woodsman will use theatrical effects like fog, flashing lights, stage weapons (axe) and sudden loud noises. The show depicts themes of love, jealousy, and death. Ages 13+ Recommended. This is a darker Oz than you remember.

A Note on Seating: Although the production takes place in the auditorium, it is staged in an intimate, immersive setting, with all audience seating located onstage within the performance space. Access to the seating area requires climbing seven steps. If you require assistance or elevator access, please select the appropriate ticket type and notify our staff upon arrival. Wheelchair and other accessible seating options are available.

Due to the intimate nature of this staging, seating is limited. We encourage you to reserve your tickets early! There will be no late seating once the performance has begun. Guests that show up late forfeit their tickets to any guests on the waitlist for that performance. 

If you'd like to attend with the OWLs:
STEP 1. Purchase your ticket here (This link takes you directly to the Spartan Theatre ticketing site. If you see a "password" requested, tickets are not yet on sale and the password will be provided once available.)
STEP 2. RSVP with an email or a phone call to the church at 703-455-7500 to let Heather know you're coming. Inform her of any assistance or elevator access needed or if you require wheelchair seating. She will make sure enough seats are grouped together for OWLs attending the performance. NOTE: You must purchase your own ticket(s) to attend.

Monday, November 23 from 2:00-3:30 p.m.
The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl

The Abiding Presence Book Club welcomes all readers of the congregation to join them. At the September meeting, they will discus The Comfort of Crows by Margaret Renkl. New readers are always welcome! For more information, contact Pastor Keseley who will put you in touch with the group. The group meets in classroom #1 at the church.

There is NO Youth Wednesday November 25th because we have our joint Thanksgiving Eve Service with Temple B’nai Shalom.

Sunday, November 29
from 10:05-10:45 a.m.

Advent is a time of watching, waiting and preparing for Christ to come. The Advent wreath is one of the tools we use to mark time in our waiting. Join us during the education hour for an intergenerational Advent wreath making workshop. Wreath forms, decorations and candles, will be provided. Show up with your household to make an Advent wreath to take home and use.

Questions? Reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis. If you still have your wreath from last year, please bring the wreath form with you.

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.

Saturday, December 5
from 9:00-11:00 a.m.

Abiding Presence is welcoming Santa for bagels and photos! Enjoy our FREE community event with a photographer on site taking photos of your family with Santa. Our professional photographer will have digital photos back in time for the holidays, within a couple weeks of the event. We’ll also have a bagel bar, coffee, crafts for kids and adults alike.

Sign up here! Contact our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis with any questions.

This year we will be collecting individually packaged snacks for our Food Pantry as well as collecting free will donations to support our Abiding Fellows program and our college-age campus ministry.

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.

Thursday, December 10
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.

*You can sign up through our Sign-Up Genius here.A parent or guardian must accompany all students.If you have questions or need accommodations, please reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis.

Sunday December 13 at 9:00 a.m.

All of our Sunday School groups from infants/toddlers up through 6th grade will have parts in our Christmas Pageant that will happen during worship. Watch the Christmas story come alive through the children of Abiding Presence.

Sunday December 13 at 11:00 a.m.

All of our Sunday School groups from infants/toddlers up through 6th grade will have parts in our Christmas Pageant that will happen during worship. Watch the Christmas story come alive through the children of Abiding Presence.

Tuesday, December 15 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.

Join us for lunch followed by a program.
RSVP with an email or a phone call to the church at 703-455-7500.

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.

Friday, December 18 from 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. in Room #1
Retired women of the congregation gather monthly around the three Bs of Bible, Blessing and Bread. New women are always welcome! Simply show up.

Wednesdays, January 13, 20 & 27 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Location TBD

This year’s annual joint adult education class between Temple B’nai Shalom and Abiding Presence be about prayer. Explore Jewish and Christian approaches to prayer while growing in your individual prayer life. Taught by Pastor Keseley and Rabbi Widzer, this annual joint class is a favorite tradition.

Wednesdays, January 20 & 27 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Location TBD

This year’s annual joint adult education class between Temple B’nai Shalom and Abiding Presence be about prayer. Explore Jewish and Christian approaches to prayer while growing in your individual prayer life. Taught by Pastor Keseley and Rabbi Widzer, this annual joint class is a favorite tradition.

Wednesdays, January 27 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

Location TBD

This year’s annual joint adult education class between Temple B’nai Shalom and Abiding Presence be about prayer. Explore Jewish and Christian approaches to prayer while growing in your individual prayer life. Taught by Pastor Keseley and Rabbi Widzer, this annual joint class is a favorite tradition.