Throughout the season of Lent we will gather for worship on Wednesday evenings from 7:00-7:45 p.m. This quiet, reflective service offers the chance to take a breath in the midst of the chaos of the week and refocus on God.
Read MoreAs we celebrate the 40th anniversary of Abiding Presence we are remembering the past and preparing for the future by replacing the chairs in the sanctuary. Replacing our over 30 year old sanctuary chairs is a way to prepare for the future of Abiding Presence as we ensure that there will be a seat for each person who comes to worship God and celebrate life milestones. Commitments for chairs can be made through the end of March with donations received by May 14.
Read MoreOne of my favorite Lenten traditions at Abiding Presence is that members of the congregation offer the reflections at our midweek services...
Read MoreAs I sit in my office with the window open writing this week's reflection, spring is in the air...at least for now! The sun is shining, winter coats have been shed and we're ordering more mulch for the church playground to make sure we're ready for another season of playing outside...
Read MoreWe have worship services on Ash Wednesday at 12:00 noon, 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. All three services include a time of confession, scripture reading, the imposition of ashes and Holy Communion.
Read MoreLet's be honest, Ash Wednesday and Valentine's Day are an unlikely combination. Roses and ashes, chocolate and fasting, prayer and partying don't really go well together.
Read MoreHappy Anniversary! This month we will celebrate eight years of ministry together...
Read MoreAn afternoon of Latin Jazz with the 20-piece Shenandoah Conservatory Jazz Ensemble featuring the music of Tito Puente, Perez Prado, Machito, Dizzy Gillespie, Chano Pozo, Duke Ellington and more... plus a pancake supper and silent auction supporting our Mission Team!
Read MoreIn the life of the church, we’ve moved into the season of Epiphany between early January and mid-February! This is the season to which I look forward all year long as I love preaching the gospel texts that are assigned for these weeks after Christmas has ended and before Lent begins.
Read MoreCome join us for worship this Epiphany season as we are inspired and equipped to live out our calling as children of God with our current sermon series.
Read MoreNo OWLs (Older, Wiser Lutherans) luncheon today... but join us on February 14 for our next OWLs! Feb 14 is also Ash Weds, and we'll have a 12:00 noon service prior to the luncheon at 1:00pm.
Read MoreLooking to make a difference in 2018? Join our summer mission team to spend a week in August serving, worshiping and building relationships with our brothers and sisters in the Dominican Republic.
Read MoreMerry Christmas! Joy to the World! Worship from home this morning with our "Worship Snapshot Service." It's a 14 minute video worship service meant to be used at home...even in your pajamas if you would like! https://youtu.be/KQ-yfdxwRQk
Read MoreJoy to the World! The Lord has Come! Worship with us at Christmas Eve at one of our four services.
Read MoreWe're reaching out to those in need this holiday season through our partners at ECHO, Gifts of Hope and ELCA Good Gifts.
Read More"Why Bother with Advent" is our sermon series for the first three weeks of December as we explore what it means to be waiting, hoping and preparing for Christ to come again.
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