What an amazing summer it’s been! We held eight camps over the source of six weeks, welcoming well over 100 students, and we couldn’t have done it without our amazing camp staff of youth Fellows and college-age Interns. Hear their reflections and view our Summer Intern Yearbook here, and read a recap of these programs from Associate Pastor Kelsey Kresse here.
Read MoreCheck out this story from NPR’s Morning Edition that features Abiding Presence's own David E. Chavez, Music & Worship Minister, being interviewed about our Christmas in July celebration!
Read More🎄🎅🏼🤶🔔❄️🍧WEAR YOUR RED AND GREEN!🎄🎅🏼🤶🔔❄️🍧 We didn't get to be together in person this past December... so we're celebrating Christmas in July at all of our Sunday worship services on July 18! Tap here for details…
Read MoreAbiding Presence's Re-Entry Ministry is supporting newly released inmates at the Fairfax County Adult Detention Center. If you are interested in being part of this new ministry, contact Wendy or Pastor Joe. We accept donations of the following…
NEW items needed for Men: Coats, Sweatshirts, Pants, Long-sleeve Shirts, Hats, Gloves, Belts
USED items needed for Men and Women: Pants & Shirts [larger sizes needed most]
NEW or USED working cell phones of any kind
From our Music & Worship Minister:
Each week this Lent, I'll share a music recording we might not have heard before, something which I hope will connect us to God in new ways.
Read MoreSalsa • Canned chicken • Snacks, Desserts, and Canned Meals (see recommendations) • Granola bars • Pasta sauce • Crackers • Jelly • Paper towels • See recommendations and permanent needs list at AbidingPresence.net/food
Read MoreWorship online with us (YouTube link), listen to the album, and then tap below to learn more and hear more of their music! Trilogy is:
Christal Rheams (vocals)
Tony Nalker (piano)
Craig Fraedrich (trumpet & flugelhorn)
Join David Chávez, Music & Worship Minister, and choir members on Zoom. All ages are welcome, whether or not you sing in choir! We'll sing some upcoming music, share prayer requests, and socialize. In this season where we can’t gather for in-person rehearsals, we can still talk, sing and enjoy each other’s company! Zoom Meeting ID: 922-854-541.
Read MoreAbiding Presence staff members will be holding office hours throughout the week. Grab a cup of coffee or tea and stop by (virtually, of course) to say hello, share a prayer request, brainstorm about a ministry idea or just chat in the midst of these unexpected times. Dave’s Virtual Coffice (Coffee + Office = Coffice!) Hours are on Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. — drop by any time! Zoom Meeting ID: 921-2970-8774 (no password)
Read MoreTap here for information and registration! Open to rising 7th graders through graduating seniors.
Read MoreAugsburg Fortress (publisher) is offering 40% the ebook of the Evangelical Lutheran Worship Hymnal, making it only $13.50. This is the lowest price I’ve ever seen for this hymnal, so it’s a great time to pick up a copy! If you want your own copy to follow along with worship, tap here to go to the online store and use the discount code ATHOME at checkout.
Augsburg is also offering discounts on print editions of the ELW hymnal, Spark Story Bibles, and more!
Read MoreWe're looking for short essays, poetry, diary entries, your response to worship, moments of gratitude, moments when you just about lost it, anything!
Read MoreLooking forward to a great year of worshiping our amazing God with our hearts, hands, and voices!
Read MoreConsider walking with the Mental Health Team on September 21 as well as attending a mental health team meeting (3rd Mondays at 7:00 p.m.) or joining our new mental health book club (1st Wednesdays at 5:00 p.m. starting October 2). Details are at abidingpresence.net/mentalhealth.
Read MoreFor more information and to register your child, go to SoundImpact.org/uke. Discount code: UkePromo
Read MoreHello, Voyagers! Ready to dive in a preview some of the music we might sing at To Mars and Beyond? Here we go!
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