Check out the exciting plans we have for 2023!
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Adult Small Groups are launching now! There is something for everyone. Adult small groups meet at various times and places throughout the week, including some over Zoom. Join a small group today.
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There’s lots of ministry happening this summer at Abiding Presence. Read all about it in our summer update.
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Our food ministry is expanding! The need of our neighbors is great. We continue to look for ways that we build a community where all our fed. Therefore, we are adding a Fresh Produce Market on the following Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 p.m.: June 23, July 7 & 21, August 11 & 25. This will be in addition to our Food Pantry on the 2nd & 4th Saturdays from 8:30-11:30 a.m.
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The past few weeks, the narthex area has been a colorful confusion of reusable grocery bags. First, over 200 empty bags and later, rack after rack of bags returned full of food. Donations are still coming in (yay and thank you!). If you have not yet brought your bag back, there is still time to do so.
So far, we have nearly 1,000 items to distribute to families in our neighborhood experiencing food insecurity. David and Louise led our Wednesday Youth Group in an activity about food insecurity and then the unpacking of all the bags. Many thanks to David and Louise for dreaming up the idea, leading the project and working with our youth.
The Easter Food Bags has been a wonderful example of the whole congregation coming together to help build God's kingdom right here and right now. We are the church for the sake of the world, feeding our neighbors in need. The work of our food ministry is the work of all of us - Abiding Together. Watch for more empty bags to appear again soon in the narthex with cards on them. In the meantime, donations of non-perishable food items are always welcome in our donation shed. Thank you!
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It is a good time to be the church. In these past 12 years, I’ve said that in every season of our ministry together - and meant it! This season, however, words cannot capture my excitement over what we get to do as the church right now.
Our college-age internship is off and running. By the end of the summer, we expect to have about 17 college-age students working with us in paid positions. On June 13, our high school Abiding Fellows internship program will launch with around 12 students with us at various times during the summer in paid positions.
Each morning this past week, Pastor Kelsey and/or I sat with our interns to share in morning prayer and scripture reading. We are not only modeling discipleship, we are intentionally teaching it. Then, our interns took part in the behind the scenes life of the church. They learned “life skills” like how to load the bypass tray of a copy machine and how to remove wall anchors before painting. They worked in the food pantry, brainstormed summer camp themes, painted, organized, helped with OWLs and much more.
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It’s not about the mug, it’s about Abiding Together in ways that are tangible, relevant and create invitations to share our faith with others. Click here to order a mug for yourself or one of our summer interns.
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8:00 a.m. Contemporary Service (in-person)
9:30 a.m. Traditional Service (in-person and online)
11:05 a.m. Traditional Service (in-person)
9:00-11:00 a.m. Petting Zoo on the Lawn
Join us for Easter Worship! Click here to learn more about our Easter worship services, petting zoo on the lawn and overflow parking with a “party bus.”
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Registration for our summer 2022 camps opens on February 27. We have six weeks of day camp for preschool and elementary school children and one week of Amazing Race Camp for 7th-12th grade teens.
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On Ash Wednesday, we are invited into a 40-day journey (not including Sundays) of practicing the disciplines of Lent as we prepare our hearts, lives and world for the celebration of Jesus’ resurrection. There are many ways to engage in the Lenten journey at Abiding Presence this year. Learn more about how you can participate in the Lenten journey in-person, at home or online.
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Sunday School Workshops
The Story of Joseph & the Colorful Coat
April 24 through May 22 from 10:05-10:55 a.m.
Each week all of our preschool through elementary school age students will explore the biblical story of Joseph using different approaches in their workshop. Hands on, interactive workshops will allow students to wrestle with what the story is teaching us about God today. Register or learn more at AbidingPresence.net/children.
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Hope During the Holidays (What to Do When Grieving During the Holidays)
Wednesday, December 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Abiding Presence is offering a workshop titled Hope During the Holidays (What to do when Grieving During the Holidays). This is not the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year” for everyone. This workshop is designed for anyone who is grieving or struggling as the holidays approach. This interactive workshop will be led by Sarah Tran, MSW. During the workshop we will discuss tools to navigate the holidays amidst loss. Our hope is that those who are struggling will be equipped with ways to survive - and maybe even thrive - through the holidays with effective tools to cope. No advance sign up is necessary, simply show up.
In this season of Advent, we are celebrating Giving Tuesday. Giving Tuesday is a day set aside for supporting causes that people care about. I hope you will consider participating in our Giving Tuesday campaign to support our food ministry. You can do so at AbidingPresence.net/give and choosing “food ministry” from the dropdown box. Your gift of $50 can help to provide food for one household at one pantry distribution. Your gift of more can support multiple households. Many of our guests come every pantry, so I encourage you to consider a reoccurring gift once or twice a month. Doing so will allow you to support feeding a family all year long.
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Sundays, September 12 through October 31 from 10:05-10:55 a.m.
Session #1 – The Parables of Jesus
The first eight weeks of Sunday School we will be exploring the parables of Jesus. Each week all of our preschool through elementary school age students will explore the same parable using different approaches in their workshop. Hands on, interactive workshops will allow students to wrestle with what Jesus is teaching us about God today through the parable. Learn all about it at Abidingpresence.net/children.
Thursday, August 19 from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Abiding Presence Parking Lot
Rising 5th-7th Graders (Click Here for Pre-Registration Form)
When trauma or tragedy happens, it's often hard to know what to say to the people who have been directly impacted by it. We want to be a good friend, but we might be afraid of saying or doing the wrong thing. Sometimes we can experiencing our own grief around what has happened or it can trigger feelings we don't always know what to do with in the moment.
In this workshop, young teens will have the chance to talk about grief, role play conversations and think about what it looks like to be a supportive friend/family member to someone who has experienced trauma. They leave knowing they aren't alone, whatever they are feeling is valid and that there are resources to support them as they support their friends/family.
This workshop will be facilitated by Caitlin Wordham, LPC. Caitlin is a professional therapist in the area who regularly works with teens. While sponsored by Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, this workshop will not be religious in nature. People of all faiths or no faith are welcome to attend.
COVID Safety Protocol: The workshop will be held outside at Abiding Presence and masks will be required of all participants.
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140 Cereal • 140 Instant Oatmeal or Old Fashion Oatmeal • 170 Granola Bar • 158 Strawberry Jelly • 40 Granola Boxes • 100 Mac and Cheese • 123 Pasta Sauce • 180 Tomatoes • 180 Snacks • 75 Canned Tomatoes
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Check 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!
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