Here’s what we need for the upcoming food pantry on August 14th:
Shelf-stable milk • Canned tomatoes • Paper towels • Granola bars • Oatmeal • Jelly • Crackers
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On January 23, The Abiding Presence curbside pantry served 164 families. This represents not only a record high number but also a 20% increase over our previous high. It is an understatement to say that the need for food in our community is great. In fact, Burke was recently designated as a "red zone" by the Capital Area Food Bank, which means that it is an area with high food insecurity and low percentage of meals per person in need. After this pantry, we're out of everything. Can you help us restock?
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Salsa • 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
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Watch our livestream evening prayer service and read Pastor Keseley’s Epiphany message on the recent events happening in our country.
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In this edition of the Healthy Minds podcast, learn how praising children is one of the ways parents can build up children's self-esteem and self-worth, including more about the two distinct kinds of praise parents can give. Listen now.
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The Suicide Prevention Alliance of Northern Virginia (SPAN) encourages residents to educate themselves and others on ways to prevent suicide and strengthen mental health. SPAN’s newly redesigned, mobile-friendly website has information and resources like a free self-screening easy to scan lists of risk factors and warning signs, suicide prevention videos for teens, peers and parents, and easy access links to hotlines and text lines.
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Especially during the pandemic, parents may be concerned about their children’s’ mental health. Healthy Minds Fairfax and the CSB have gathered information on what to look for and how to get help. Read the news story, or get a printable flyer with this information, and share with your networks.
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Join us for our annual “Christmas Morning Worship Service” and our 12 Days of Christmas Devotions. Our devotions will be posted on our social media accounts each day. Visit us at facebook.com/AbidingPresence.
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UPDATED due to weather! While Christmas will look a bit different this year, we still have lots of ways to celebrate the birth of Christ. On Christmas Eve we will have a drive-thru nativity from 12:00-2:00 p.m. and livestream worship at 4:00, 6:00, 8:00 & 10:00 p.m. Learn more at AbidingPresence.net/Christmas.
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Worship 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)
Have you ever wanted to VOLUNTEER with NAMI Northern Virginia’s programs? Well, NOW is the perfect time to do so! NAMI Virginia will be offering a number of virtual Program Volunteer Trainings in early 2021. To learn more or apply to become a Program Leader with NAMI Northern Virginia, contact info@nami-nova.org.
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GMU Center for Psychological Services COVID-19 ESSENTIAL WORKERS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT LINE 8:30 AM- 8:30 PM, Mon-Fri 8:30AM - 4:00 PM, Saturday. Essential workers such as teachers, grocery store workers, and medical professionals can call to speak confidentially with a trained provider about stress, anxiety, depression, or grief for free. 703-215-1898
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NIMH has issued a Request for Information to seek input from a variety of stakeholders including researchers, healthcare providers, community leaders, and individuals from other relevant organizations (e.g., schools, social welfare, justice, faith communities) around the risks for and prevention of death by suicide and suicidal ideation and behaviors (SIB) of Black children and adolescents. Responses are due January 15.
https://grants.nih.gov/.../notice-files/NOT-MH-21-035.html
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In this Healthy Minds podcast, Maria Genova, an FCPS psychology supervisor, shares unique ways we can all give through “connections” this holiday season and reap the results of added joy in our lives. She addresses how we can learn to flex our “happiness” muscles and how we can look for the micro-moments to feel and demonstrate and cultivate optimism.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has caused upheaval and unexpected stress in the lives of so many people. To support Virginians, the VA C.O.P.E.S. (Compassionate, Optimistic, Person-Centered, Empowering Support) warmline is available to offer support. The mental health tip line started in May 2020 and, thanks to new funding, the service will be extended through May 2021.
CALL OR TEXT: 877-349-MHAV | 877-349-6428
Monday–Friday: 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.
Saturday–Sunday: 5:00 p.m.–9:00 p.m.