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 (7th-12th Grade) and 6th Grade Hangout
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey for devotions, pizza, and 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.

Sundays, April 19-May 10 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

The occasional Sunday evening book study group is ready to dig into their next book, “The Separation of Church and Hate.” Led by Craig, this is a chance for spirit-filled discussion about how we take our faith out into the world. Social time from 7:00-7:30 p.m. with the discussion from 7:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP to Craig for the address. New people are always welcome!

1st Sunday of the Month in Classroom #1
10:05 - 10:45 a.m.

The Iron Men span the generations from their 20s to their 70s. Together they pray, engage in Bible Study, converse, support and share in life together.

May 3 at both the 9:00a.m. and 11:00a.m. services

On Youth Sunday all youth in 7-12th grade will be invited to help plan and participate in worship leadership. Confirmands Abiding Fellows, ad Abiding Fellow Apprentices will spend the weeks running up to Youth Sunday writing the service together. HS Seniors will give reflections at both services.

Questions? Want to get involved? Email Rev Kelsey Kresse, Pastor for Youth and College Age Ministries

Saturday, May 2
from 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

In May, we are having an end of the year lunch with our preschoolers. Join us for a pizza lunch, some games and an opportunity for parents to chat with an FCPS kindergarten teacher about transitioning to elementary school.

RSVP here to help us prepare. Please NOTE that a parent/guardian should plan to attend this event with their student(s).

Saturday, May 2
from 10:00-11:00 a.m.

In May, we are celebrating spring with a May flowers brunch for our babies & toddlers families. Join us for an age-appropriate flower bouquet “workshop,” then take a break to snack on bagels and donuts while the grownups enjoy coffee. You can RSVP here for bruch. All are welcome, so bring a friend. If you have questions, you can reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis.

Friday, May 1
6:00-8:00 p.m.
$10/VIP adult and child

At Abiding Presence, we love an excuse to celebrate the “Very Important People” in our lives. That’s why we are hosting our very first Preschool-6th GradeVIP Prom!

Join us for a fun time full of dancing with your VIP! We will have a photo booth for you to take pictures at as well as light snacks and drinks during the prom.

Tickets are $10/VIP adult and child. Each additional child is $5. Please bring your confirmation “ticket” (email) to the Prom with you. You can purchase your tickets here.

Questions? Email our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis.

Wednesdays, April 8-29 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
4/29 at Abiding Presence

Rabbi Widzer and Pastor Keseley will lead a joint class exploring Jewish and Christian traditions around the holidays of the calendar year.  Learn about why we do what we do in each faith while strengthening the relationship between our two congregations.

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 (7th-12th Grade) and 6th Grade Hangout
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey for devotions, pizza, and 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.

Sundays, April 19-May 10 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

The occasional Sunday evening book study group is ready to dig into their next book, “The Separation of Church and Hate.” Led by Craig, this is a chance for spirit-filled discussion about how we take our faith out into the world. Social time from 7:00-7:30 p.m. with the discussion from 7:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP to Craig for the address. New people are always welcome!

Sunday, April 26 from 9:00-12:00 noon

The celebration of Easter continues with Good Shepherd Sunday. On this Sunday, we talk about Jesus as the Good Shepherd who lays down his life for the sheep. We’re celebrating with real sheep on the lawn between services. There’s no better way to embrace the image of a Good Shepherd!

Saturday, April 25
6:00-9:00 p.m. in Bailey Hall

Tabletop game night for adults with games and light snacks available. Bring a friend, a game, a snack, or just yourself! Supervised movie and board games childcare for kids ages 3-6th grade available at the church from our Abiding Fellows. RSVP required for childcare by 4/20. Use the form to RSVP and indicate childcare needs. A freewill donation will be collected to offset the cost of childcare.

Thursday, April 9 & 23
5:30-6:15 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.

Wednesdays, April 8-29 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
4/22 at Temple B’nai Shalom
4/29 at Abiding Presence

Rabbi Widzer and Pastor Keseley will lead a joint class exploring Jewish and Christian traditions around the holidays of the calendar year.  Learn about why we do what we do in each faith while strengthening the relationship between our two congregations.

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 (7th-12th Grade) and 6th Grade Hangout
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey for devotions, pizza, and 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.

Sundays, April 19-May 10 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.

The occasional Sunday evening book study group is ready to dig into their next book, “The Separation of Church and Hate.” Led by Craig, this is a chance for spirit-filled discussion about how we take our faith out into the world. Social time from 7:00-7:30 p.m. with the discussion from 7:30-8:30 p.m. RSVP to Craig for the address. New people are always welcome!

Sunday, April 19 from 12:00-2:00 p.m. in Bailey Hall

Calling all 3rd-5th graders! We’re not only learning about baptism, but we will be forming the congregation as three of our peers are baptized. Pizza, cake, baptism learning and more! Simply show up and we will be glad to see you.

If you have a 3rd-5th grader who you have been meaning to have baptized and haven’t had the opportunity, today is your day! Just see Pastor Keseley, Senior Pastor.

3rd Sunday of the Month in Classroom #1
10:05 - 10:45 a.m.

This group is for families who have kids whose brains navigate the world a little differently. We walk with each other in navigating the joys and challenges of supporting our children (and, sometimes ourselves) with diagnoses that include ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other disabilities. We also support the church in continuing to be a welcoming community to neurodiverse families.

Saturday, April 18 from 10:00-11:00 a.m.
at Hidden Pond Nature Center Park(8511 Greeley Blvd, West Springfield, VA)

In April, we are adventuring to Hidden Pond Park. Join Ms. Michaela for a fun park date. We will have donuts, but this is going to be BYOC (bring your own coffee) for the morning! You can RSVP here for brunch. All are welcome, so bring a friend. If you have questions, you can reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis.

Wednesdays, April 8-29 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
4/15 & 4/29 at Abiding Presence
4/22 at Temple B’nai Shalom

Rabbi Widzer and Pastor Keseley will lead a joint class exploring Jewish and Christian traditions around the holidays of the calendar year.  Learn about why we do what we do in each faith while strengthening the relationship between our two congregations.

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 (7th-12th Grade) and 6th Grade Hangout
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey for devotions, pizza, and 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.

Faith250: Sacred Bonds, Shared Hopes from 7:00 - 8:30 p.m.

February 10 at Burke Presbyterian Church

March 10 at Congregation Olam Tikvah

April 14 at St. Peter’s In The Woods Episcopal Church

May 12 at Abiding Presence Lutheran Church

Sacred conversations about America through the lens of faith and our American words. Come to one, come to all. Advanced signup is required before each event and signups will close the day before the event. There will be no walk-up participation.

We will conclude with a multi-faith celebration at Burke Lake Park in July. For more information visit www.faith250.org.

2nd Sunday of the Month in Classroom #1
10:05 - 10:45 a.m.

Do you have a loved one or close family member who is struggling with addiction or mental illness? These diseases of mind and body take an enormous toll - not only on the affected individual, but also on their families. This group will provide peer support as we navigate these relationships.

Sundays, April 12 - May 10 from 10:05-10:45 a.m. in classroom #9

“One Body” is the new teen (6th-12th grade) small group Sunday School class we are launching designed to support neurodiverse teens who are impacted verbally. Led by Nicole Z, a FCPS Special Education teacher and parent of a neurodiverse young adult, this class will offer socialization with neurotypical peers as well as lessons and activities that make sense to the group. Teens will explore how they can use their gifts to serve in worship, help with the food pantry and in other ministry areas. Want to sign up? Send an email to office@abidingpresence.net or talk with Pastor Keseley to get connected with Nicole and see if this class might be a good fit for your teen.

Amazing Race DAY 7th-12th grade
April 10, 9:00a.m.-4:00p.m.
We're bringing the Amazing Race Camp we all know and love to the school year! On select days that FCPS has off of school, Pastor Kelsey and our youth will head into DC for adventures in service, learning, teamwork and exploring! Just like over the summer, students will meet Pastor Kelsey at the Franconia Springfield Metro at 9:00a.m. and return as close to 4:00p.m. as possible. Students will need to carry their own metro card and their packed lunch. Everyone will be on a team that figures out clues, navigates to destinations, and looks at a bible story together. Parent chaperones will be needed to make this a success. Registration is below.

If the cost is a barrier, please feel free to use one of our discount codes:

For a full scholarship use ABIDING100

for a 50% scholarship use ABIDING50

Thursday, April 9 & 23
5:30-6:15 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.

Wednesdays, April 8-29 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
4/8 & 4/22 at Temple B’nai Shalom
4/15 & 4/29 at Abiding Presence

Rabbi Widzer and Pastor Keseley will lead a joint class exploring Jewish and Christian traditions around the holidays of the calendar year.  Learn about why we do what we do in each faith while strengthening the relationship between our two congregations.

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 (7th-12th Grade) and 6th Grade Hangout
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey for devotions, pizza, and 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.

Tuesdays, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Sing, Play, Move, and Pray with Ms. Nicole and Dr. Dave on Tuesdays! Abiding Kids Music is for Preschool-2nd grade students and 3rd-5th grade students. If you have questions, please reach out to our Music & Worship Minister, Dr. Dave.