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 .

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.

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.

❄️ 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!

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.

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.

Due to FCPS School Weather Closure on Thursday, January 9 we have decided to cancel our Kids Food Pantry Thursday. You can sign-up for later dates HERE.

Sunday, December 15
from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Calling all Abiding Presence kiddos in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade: Celebrate your amazing Christmas Pageant performance with Ms. Michaela at Bowl America (Burke). We will eat lunch, bowl, and spend some time with some great friends! Please RSVP here so that we can have an accurate head count for bowling tickets.

We are asking for $15/student to help cover the cost of the bowling package. You can pay at our giving page here and select “General Fund” from the dropdown menu and list “bowling” in the memo line. If you need financial assistance, please reach out to Ms. Michaela.

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

Sunday December 15 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.

Thursday, December 12
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 from 5:30-8:00 p.m.
(No Hangout on November 27)

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. Please RSVP here so that we can have an accurate head count for pizza. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/person to help cover the cost of the pizza.

Questions about dinner? Contact Michaela Putnam-Kwon at michaela@abidingpresence.net. For Youth Music, no prior musical experience is required. Tap here for more information and to sign-up. If you have questions, reach out to our Music Minister, Dave Chávez.

Wednesday December 11 6:30-8:00p.m.

We’re having a Christmas Party this Wednesday night! All 6th-12th graders participatingg in Youth Music, Youth Wednesdays, and 6th Grade Hangout are invited to wear Christmas PJs and wrap up the year with a party! This is the last night of Wednesday programming for 2024! See you in January! Questions? Email Pastor Kelsey