Easter is a “family reunion,” at least according to one of the blogs geared for pastors that I regularly read. It’s the Sunday during the church year where everyone tends to show up. The whole church family gathers together to rejoice and share in the good news that Christ is risen.
Read MoreWorship on Easter Sunday at one of our three services - 8:30, 10:00 or 11:15 a.m. Petting Zoo on the lawn from 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Read MoreThis weekend we begin the end of our Lenten journey that will take us through the events of Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Our services will begin with waving of palm branches, shouts of, "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!" and singing one of my all time favorite hymns "All Glory, Laud and Honor." I wait the whole other 51 Sundays of the year for the once-a-year occasion of belting out, "All glory, laud and honor to you redeemer king."
Read MoreHosanna in the highest! Join us...
Read MoreJoin us this Holy Week as we take a deep dive into worship enriched by the traditions of jazz, African-American spirituals, and shape-note singing.
Read MoreThese two rich American traditions of hymnody and music learning form the basis for our Good Friday worship this year at 7:30pm. Learn more about the fascinating history behind the music...
Read MoreDaylight Saving Time starts this Sunday, March 11, 2018, at 2:00 a.m. (clocks spring forward to 3:00 a.m.).
Read MoreAs many of you know, Ben, the girls and I have been moving four houses down from the parsonage into the house we recently purchased. We're excited to be "putting down roots," so to speak, as look to the next phase of life together as a family and ministry at Abiding Presence.
Read MoreThroughout 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!
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