Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry at Abiding Presence encompasses students in 7-12th Grade and focuses on building relationships, engaging in service, and talking about what God is up to in our lives.
Confirmation (7-8th grade)
7th and 8th grade ministry is focused on the Confirmation process. More information about Confirmation is available here.
Abiding Fellows (10-12th grade)
Our Senior High Youth Ministry is focused on developing relationships, offering experiences and learning about what it means to follow Jesus in order to help students develop sustaining faith. We wrestle with hard questions, welcome doubts and create an environment where when we say, “All are welcome” we really do mean all.
All of our 10th-12th graders are invited to engage in meaningful ministry in a variety of areas on Sunday mornings. Our Fellows teach Sunday school, learn to run our livestream, and contribute to worship music along with gathering regularly for brunch and faith formation. This program invests leadership development, vocational discernment and faith formation in our Senior High students as they invest their time and skills in the life of the church. For more information and current Abiding Fellows bios click here and check out our 2024 Summer Yearbook. If you have questions reach out to Pastor Kelsey at pastorkresse@abidingpresence.net.
9th Grade
Our 9th graders spend the first several weeks of the fall preparing for their Confirmation service in October. Beginning in November, they go on the road! Because we have a classroom space shortage at church, our 9th graders go across the street to McDonald’s on Sundays during the education hour for breakfast and fellowship with two adult leaders.
In the spring, they’ll begin the Abiding Fellows Apprentice Program to start their training to become Abiding Fellows the summer before their 10th grade year. All 9th graders are welcome to jump in at any time and join us. Email Pastor Kelsey at pastorkresse@abidingpresnece.net to get connected!
Youth Wednesdays
Youth Wednesdays are our weekly gathering of 7th-10th graders for music and devotions, pizza, and a service project. Check the events feed below for more details on the next Youth Wednesday.
Fun
Throughout the school year, we also gather for fun activities like a trip to Cox Farms for Fields of Fear, bowling, ice skating, trips to museums in DC, and more! Check the events feed below for upcoming outings and events
For more information contact Pastor Kelsey Kresse, Associate Pastor for Youth and College Age Ministry
Upcoming Events
Youth SUmmer Programming
Summer Abiding Fellows (Rising 10-12th Grade)
Summer Abiding Fellows runs during our Summer Camp programs in June and July and is a paid summer leadership development program for rising 10th-12th graders. Join us for 5 weeks of leadership building, service, vocational discernment and fun! For more information about the year-round Abiding Fellows program click here.
Counselor in Training (Rising 7-9th Grade)
Rising 7th-9th graders are invited to be a Counselor in Training with us one week of their choosing this summer! The CIT Program will runs during our Summer Camp program every summer.
Amazing Race Camp (Rising 8-12th Grade)
Amazing Race Camp is a week long experience racing through Washington D.C based off the hit TV show. Each day centers around a service project or faith formation adventure across the city. Photos are from Summer 2024.
NEW FOR SUMMER 2025
7th Grade Adventure Camp (Rising 7th grade)
Join us for an adventure based at Abiding Presence where we’ll travel throughout the community for service, outdoor adventures and more!
Musical Theater Camp (Rising 6-12th grade)
June 16-20 9:00a.m.-3:00p.m.
We’re putting on a musical theater production…and we’re rehearsing and performing it in only ONE WEEK! This Camp will run 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. daily, Monday, June 16 through Friday, June 20. Our performance (required) is on Friday, June 20 at 4:00 p.m.
Questions? Email Music and Worship Minister Dr. David Chavez