Sunday, December 1
from 10:05-10:50 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 Putnam-Kwon. Also, if you still have your wreath from last year, please bring the wreath form with you.

During the Advent season, we are collecting specific non-perishable food items for our holiday food pantry distribution this month. Bags are available for pick up on Sunday morning or throughout the week. You take a bag (or two, or three) home, fill it with the requested items on the bag tag and then return it to the church by December 10.

Our Wednesday Youth Group will then sort the items and have them ready for our food pantry distribution in December.

Together, we are building a community - and a world - where all are fed.

Saturday, December 2 at 6:00 p.m.

It’s an annual Abiding Presence tradition and the official kick-off of the holiday season at Abiding Presence! This favorite service is filled with jazz, scripture, prayer and Holy Communion. Abiding Presence member Craig Fraedrich (craigfraedrichmusic.com) and friends come together to lead the service. Following the service, we’ll have a dessert reception and the chance to gather with friends old and new. Before, after and during Advent Jazz Vespers as well as on Sunday morning, Fair Trade Winds will have a popup display in the church narthex.

Sunday, November 26 from 10:05-10:50 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.

Wednesdays in Advent from 7:00-8:15 p.m. (In Person & Online)
December 14: The Christmas Story in the Gospel of Matthew

This year, add Bible Study to your Christmas preparation. Join Pastor Keseley for a look at the three stories of Christ's birth. Come to one class or come to all three. During this busy holiday season, take a pause to dig into the meaning of Christmas through the stories of Holy Scripture. Bring a Bible, if you have one. If not, don't worry as we will have extras. You'll leave each class looking at your Christmas nativity display in a whole new way.

Wednesdays in Advent from 7:00-8:15 p.m. (In Person & Online)
December 7: The Christmas Story in the Gospel of Luke
December 14: The Christmas Story in the Gospel of Matthew

This year, add Bible Study to your Christmas preparation. Join Pastor Keseley for a look at the three stories of Christ's birth. Come to one class or come to all three. During this busy holiday season, take a pause to dig into the meaning of Christmas through the stories of Holy Scripture. Bring a Bible, if you have one. If not, don't worry as we will have extras. You'll leave each class looking at your Christmas nativity display in a whole new way.

Wednesdays in Advent from 7:00-8:15 p.m. (In Person & Online)
December 14: The Christmas Story in the Gospel of Matthew

This year, add Bible Study to your Christmas preparation. Join Pastor Keseley for a look at the three stories of Christ's birth. Come to one class or come to all three. During this busy holiday season, take a pause to dig into the meaning of Christmas through the stories of Holy Scripture. Bring a Bible, if you have one. If not, don't worry as we will have extras. You'll leave each class looking at your Christmas nativity display in a whole new way.

Wednesdays in Advent from 7:00-8:15 p.m. (In Person & Online)
November 30: The Christmas Story in the Gospel of John
December 7: The Christmas Story in the Gospel of Luke
December 14: The Christmas Story in the Gospel of Matthew

This year, add Bible Study to your Christmas preparation. Join Pastor Keseley for a look at the three stories of Christ's birth. Come to one class or come to all three. During this busy holiday season, take a pause to dig into the meaning of Christmas through the stories of Holy Scripture. Bring a Bible, if you have one. If not, don't worry as we will have extras. You'll leave each class looking at your Christmas nativity display in a whole new way.

Wednesdays, December 1 & 15 at 12:00 noon

These 30 minute midweek services feature music, scripture, prayers, reflection and Holy Communion. In the midst of the busyness of this season, pause for worship in the middle of the week.

Wednesday, December 8 at 7:00 p.m.

Christmas isn’t always merry and bright. Grief, broken relationships, financial struggles and more can make the holidays especially difficult. The Blue Christmas Service makes space for all that is hard about the Christmas season to lead us into experiencing joy of Christ’s birth.

It’s an Abiding Presence tradition! Get in the mood for Advent and Christmas with Craig Fraedrich and friends at our annual Advent Jazz Vespers service.

Wednesdays, December 1 & 15 at 12:00 noon

These 30 minute midweek services feature music, scripture, prayers, reflection and Holy Communion. In the midst of the busyness of this season, pause for worship in the middle of the week.

Come help us decorate the church as we prepare for Christmas! We’ll start at 9 am with Duck Donuts and coffee to get us energized to deck the halls, come be a part of this festive way to serve this holiday season!

Not everyone is filled with “holiday cheer” this time of year. This service recognizes what can be hard about the holidays and offers the opportunity for healing and hope. The service will be 45 minutes and will include Holy Communion. Dinner will be served beforehand at 6:00 p.m. Childcare will be provided in the nursery.

Mondays, December 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 12:00 noon

Join the staff of Abiding Presence for worship on Mondays during Advent. These 30 minute services will include time for prayer, scripture reading, reflection, singing and Holy Communion.