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 Pr. Kelsey (7th-10th Grade) and 6th Grade Hangout with Ms. Michaela
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey and Ms. Michaela for devotions, pizza, and games or projects on Wednesday nights. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student for pizza dinner. You can also donate $65 for the whole semester here. Choose “pizza” in the drop down menu.

Friday, April 18
5:45 p.m. Dinner
6:30 p.m. Service

Our 30-minute children’s service offers the story of Jesus’ crucifixion in an age appropriate and interactive way. Through dialogue with puppets, scripture, prayers, music and more, we will worship together.

We will be hosting a Pizza Dinner for families to gather together prior to the service. Join us for a time of faith and fellowship as we bring our Lenten journey to a close.

Please RSVP for the pizza dinner here. We will be collecting free will donations to cover the cost of the pizza. Questions? Email our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon .

Wednesday, April 16
5:00 p.m. at University Mall Theatres

Ms. Michaela is excited to go see the new A Minecraft Movie and would love to see it with her favorite Abiding Kids! Join Ms. Michaela over spring break at the University Mall Theatres for some minecraft fun. From creepers to Steve and maybe an Ender Dragon, we will be on the edge of our seats!

All kids must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Tickets will be purchased separately by families. We recommend you purchase your tickets in advance. Fill out this form to get on Ms. Michaela’s email list for the movie. Ms. Michaela is sitting in seat G3!

Questions? Reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon. 

Thursday, April 10
5:30-6:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall

Students of all ages are invited to join Ms. Michaela and participate in a service project for the Abiding Presence Food Pantry. 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. 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. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon.

SIGN-UP HERE!

Wednesdays, March 12, 19 & 26 and April 2 & 9
We are journeying through Lent together every Wednesday evening with good food, meaningful worship, and intentional time together. There is something for all ages so join us!

Sign up for youth music & pizza here.

Sign up for Soup Supper here.

Wednesdays, March 12, 19 & 26 and April 2 & 9
We are journeying through Lent together every Wednesday evening with good food, meaningful worship, and intentional time together. There is something for all ages so join us!

Sign up for youth music & pizza here.

Sign up for Soup Supper here.

Wednesdays, March 12, 19 & 26 and April 2 & 9
We are journeying through Lent together every Wednesday evening with good food, meaningful worship, and intentional time together. There is something for all ages so join us!

Sign up for youth music & pizza here.

Sign up for Soup Supper here.

Sunday, March 23
from 11:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.

This month the 3rd-5th Grade Sunday Club is going to host it’s very own Cooking Class in the Triple Classroom. A chef in our community will help the kids cook their lunch in a fun, big kid way! RSVP here to help us prepare.

We are asking for $10/student to help cover the cost of lunch. You can pay at our giving page here and select “3rd-5th Grade Sunday Club” from the dropdown menu. If you need financial assistance, please reach out to Ms. Michaela.

We need a few parent chaperones for this event. If you are able to help please indicate on your sign-up. All students should be picked up from Abiding Presence at 1:00 p.m.

If you have questions, you can reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon.

Thursday, March 20
5:30-6:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall

Students of all ages are invited to join Ms. Michaela and participate in a service project for the Abiding Presence Food Pantry. 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. 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. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon.

SIGN-UP HERE!

Wednesdays, March 12, 19 & 26 and April 2 & 9
We are journeying through Lent together every Wednesday evening with good food, meaningful worship, and intentional time together. There is something for all ages so join us!

Sign up for youth music & pizza here.

Sign up for Soup Supper here.

SSaturday, March 15
from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

Attention Preschool Families! We feel so lucky to be your church and we want to celebrate you with a St. Patrick’s Party. Preschool families can join us for lunch, crafts and games (and coffee for grownups!). A parent/guardian must accompany students. Please RSVP here.

Questions? Reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon. 

Wednesdays, March 12, 19 & 26 and April 2 & 9
We are journeying through Lent together every Wednesday evening with good food, meaningful worship, and intentional time together. There is something for all ages so join us!

Sign up for youth music & pizza here.

Sign up for Soup Supper here.

Thursday, March 6
5:30-6:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall

Students of all ages are invited to join Ms. Michaela and participate in a service project for the Abiding Presence Food Pantry. 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. We would also like to invite your family to participate in our ongoing Snack & Ziploc Bag donation for the Food Pantry. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon.

SIGN-UP HERE!

Wednesday, March 5
5:45 p.m. Dinner in Bailey Hall
6:30 p.m. Service

Our interactive, children's service invites kids to worship with their whole body. Geared toward preschool and elementary school age families, this 30-minute service is a way for kids to embark on the Lenten journey. We will offer ashes to those who want them and celebrate Holy Communion. There will be prayers, music, scripture and the chance to learn what Ash Wednesday is all about in age-appropriate ways.

This year we will be hosting a Pizza Dinner for families to gather together prior to the service. Join us for a time of faith and fellowship as we prepare ourselves for the season of Lent.

Please RSVP for the pizza dinner here. We will be collecting free will donations to cover the cost of the pizza. Questions? Email our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon.

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 Pr. Kelsey (7th-10th Grade) and 6th Grade Hangout with Ms. Michaela
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey and Ms. Michaela for devotions, pizza, and games or projects on Wednesday nights. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student for pizza dinner. You can also donate $65 for the whole semester here. Choose “pizza” in the drop down menu.

Note: No Youth Wednesday programming on March 2 and April 16.

Sunday, February 23
from 12:00-3:00 p.m.

This month, the 3rd-5th Grade Sunday Club, is going to the Children’s Science Center Lab (Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax). We will eat lunch at the church and then carpool to the mall. Please RSVP here so that we can have an accurate head count for tickets and lunch.

We are asking for $15/student to help cover the cost of the science lab and lunch. You can pay at our giving page here and select “3rd-5th Grade Sunday Club” from the dropdown menu. If you need financial assistance, please reach out to Ms. Michaela.

We need 4-5 parent drivers and chaperones for this event. If you are able to help in either of these ways, please indicate on your sign-up.

All students should be picked up from Children’s Science Center in the Fair Oaks Mall (Fairfax) at 3:00 p.m.

If you have questions, you can reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon.

Thursday, February 20
5:30-6:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall

Students of all ages are invited to join Ms. Michaela and participate in a service project for the Abiding Presence Food Pantry. 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. We would also like to invite your family to participate in our ongoing Snack & Ziploc Bag donation for the Food Pantry. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon.

SIGN-UP HERE!

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 Pr. Kelsey (7th-10th Grade) and 6th Grade Hangout with Ms. Michaela
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey and Ms. Michaela for devotions, pizza, and games or projects on Wednesday nights. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student for pizza dinner. You can also donate $65 for the whole semester here. Choose “pizza” in the drop down menu.

Note: No Youth Wednesday programming on March 2 and April 16.

Wednesday, February 19
from 5:30-8:00 p.m.

6th graders are invited to join the Youth of Abiding Presence for Youth Music on Wednesday evenings from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Following Youth Music, Ms. Michaela will be hosting the 6th Grade Hangout from 6:30-8:00 p.m. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/person to help cover the cost of the pizza. You can also donate $50 for the whole semester here. Choose “pizza” in the drop down menu.

Every 3rd Sunday of the Month from 10:05-10:45 a.m.

The Neurodiversity Ministry Team is for families who have members whose brains observe and navigate the world a little differently.  We support each other in navigating the joys and challenges of supporting our loved ones (and, sometimes ourselves) with diagnoses that include ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other disabilities. We also support the whole church through discussions, trainings, accommodations and resources in continuing to be a welcoming church community to neurodiverse families. For more information or to get involved, contact the church office.

Saturday, February 15
from 12:00-1:30 p.m.

Kindergarten, 1st and 2nd graders can invite a grownup who loves them to join us for a special Valentine’s lunch. They can invite parents, aunts/uncles, grandparents, or even a Sunday School teacher! The kids will help serve their grownup lunch, play games and celebrate together. Please RSVP here.

Questions? Reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon. 

❄️ CANCELLED TODAY DUE TO WEATHER

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 Pr. Kelsey (7th-10th Grade) and 6th Grade Hangout with Ms. Michaela
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey and Ms. Michaela for devotions, pizza, and games or projects on Wednesday nights. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student for pizza dinner. You can also donate $65 for the whole semester here. Choose “pizza” in the drop down menu.

Note: No Youth Wednesday programming on March 2 and April 16.

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

(We will cancel our evening children’s activities when Fairfax County Public Schools cancels after-school activities.)

Tuesday, February 11
from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in Bailey Hall and the Sanctuary

Join Ms. Nicole and Dr. Dave on Tuesdays for our Abiding Kids Music program! Abiding Kids Music for 2025 expands to TWO groups: Preschool-2nd and 3rd-5th grades! These groups participate in ensemble singing and playing instruments with music from a variety of cultures. Tap here to sign up!

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 Pr. Kelsey (7th-10th Grade) and 6th Grade Hangout with Ms. Michaela
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey and Ms. Michaela for devotions, pizza, and games or projects on Wednesday nights. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student for pizza dinner. You can also donate $65 for the whole semester here. Choose “pizza” in the drop down menu.

Note: No Youth Wednesday programming on March 2 and April 16.

Tuesday, February 4
from 5:30 to 6:15 p.m. in Bailey Hall and the Sanctuary

Join Ms. Nicole and Dr. Dave on Tuesdays for our Abiding Kids Music program! Abiding Kids Music for 2025 expands to TWO groups: Preschool-2nd and 3rd-5th grades! These groups participate in ensemble singing and playing instruments with music from a variety of cultures. Tap here to sign up!

Thursday, January 30
5:30-6:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall

Students of all ages are invited to join Ms. Michaela and participate in a service project for the Abiding Presence Food Pantry. 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. We would also like to invite your family to participate in our ongoing Snack & Ziploc Bag donation for the Food Pantry. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon.

SIGN-UP HERE!

Wednesday, January 29
2:00-4:00 p.m.

*Carpool leaving Abiding Presence at 12:15p.m.

Schools out for FCPS and we are taking advantage for a fun day of snow tubing with Abiding Presence! We hope you’ll join us for a fun time in the snow for all ages. More details and registration are located here.

Thursday, January 23
5:30-6:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall

Students of all ages are invited to join Ms. Michaela and participate in a service project for the Abiding Presence Food Pantry. 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. We would also like to invite your family to participate in our ongoing Snack & Ziploc Bag donation for the Food Pantry. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Putnam-Kwon.

SIGN-UP HERE!

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 Pr. Kelsey (7th-10th Grade) and 6th Grade Hangout with Ms. Michaela
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey and Ms. Michaela for devotions, pizza, and games or projects on Wednesday nights. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student for pizza dinner. You can also donate $65 for the whole semester here. Choose “pizza” in the drop down menu.

Note: No Youth Wednesday programming on January 29, March 2 and April 16.

Every 3rd Sunday of the Month from 10:05-10:50 a.m.

The Neurodiversity Ministry Team is for families who have members whose brains observe and navigate the world a little differently.  We support each other in navigating the joys and challenges of supporting our loved ones (and, sometimes ourselves) with diagnoses that include ADHD, autism, dyslexia and other disabilities. We also support the whole church through discussions, trainings, accommodations and resources in continuing to be a welcoming church community to neurodiverse families. For more information or to get involved, contact the church office.