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Welcome to Abiding Presence in Burke, Virginia. We are an active, family-friendly faith community where people connect with God and one another. Together we worship, grow in faith, serve those in need and make Christ known in the world. Wherever you are on your faith journey, you are welcome here.

Regular Worship Schedule

9:00 a.m. Contemporary Worship Service (In-Person & Online)
10:05-10:45 a.m. Sunday School for All Ages (In-Person)
11:00 a.m. Traditional Worship Service (In-Person & Online)

Livestream worship services are archived on our YouTube channel.

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Praying Together
Praying Together

No matter how much snow we get, it cannot cover over the brokenness of our world that we are seeing on display right now. What is happening is not okay. The grief, fear and heartache over what is happening in Minneapolis, especially the killing yesterday of Alex Pretti, drives us to not be okay. Trusting that when we pray, God gets to work in and through us, we pray together.

If you are struggling to process what is happening in our world right now, reach out. You aren’t alone. Pastor Keseley and Pastor Kresse are available by text, email and phone throughout the snow storm to be of support. We are Abiding Together. Reach out!

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Summer Camp 2026
Summer Camp 2026

Registration Now Open!

Nine weeks of camp and endless fun! Click here to check out our schedule and register.

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How Can I Help? - The Glas Family's Abiding Story
Abiding Stories
How Can I Help? - The Glas Family's Abiding Story
Abiding Stories

The Glas family used to live just down the street from Abiding Presence. While they didn’t attend services, they knew neighbors who were members and saw signs about the Food Pantry every time they drove by. Kim and her husband Tim have put an emphasis on a yearly family project during the holidays. “Last year we did a project to educate girls in Guatemala and raised $10,000” Kim shared. So when they gathered as a family to discuss their 2025 project, Oliver and Abigail chose the Abiding Presence Food Pantry. “Sometimes I volunteer at the Pantry with my husband on Saturday mornings and the kids would ask things like, ‘How long was the line?’ or ‘How did things go this morning?’,” Kim recalled. “One particularly difficult story to tell them was that a few weeks ago someone slept in their car overnight just to get fresh food,” she said. She shared, “The kids feel especially connected to Abiding Presence because they’ve been involved with the Kids Food Pantry packing produce for pantry guests.” Kim expanded saying, “The kids have such familiarity with this pantry and saw the fresh produce firsthand and the quality of food that we distribute and they wanted to contribute more.” She shared, “Serving as volunteers we see people as they are and they are not any less because they need help, we all have needed help at times, and now we pay it forward to those who need help.”

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Abundance: Kelsey & Calvin's Abiding Story
Abiding Stories

Kelsey and Calvin Hunt, along with their two daughters, are regular worshippers at Abiding Presence and have made weekly church activities a part of their family life. Some people may not know that Kelsey was baptized here as a baby and grew up attending church with her family. “As part of the puppet ministry and choir with Ms. Lori I did everything Abiding Presence had to offer,” Kelsey shared. She recalled, “Through youth service trips, synod events, and nationwide youth gatherings we created lasting relationships with fellow youth.”

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Being A Blessing: Monique & Craig's Abiding Story
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“We felt comfortable as soon as we walked in,” recalls Craig Fraedrich, about his first time visiting Abiding Presence with then fiancée Monique. “We knew right from the beginning it would be a place where we were welcomed and engaged in the community immediately as they encouraged new people to participate,” he said. Craig and Monique were married here and raised their two boys in this church with Sunday worship and weekly activities a part of their family values.

“This is not a church of spectators, but one of people being involved,” Craig shared. Monique added, “It’s not even just worship services, but everyone is encouraged to be a part of the ministry happening here.” Having raised their boys from first communions to Confirmation classes and beyond they said, “Our children had the experience of making their own decisions and we gave them that foundation they still carry with them today.”

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A Welcome Routine: Roger's Abiding Story
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A Welcome Routine: Roger's Abiding Story
Abiding Stories

When Roger moved to Northern Virginia, the first thing he did was find a church. As he moved throughout the area from McLean to Alexandria and finally Springfield, finding a church was always a priority. Growing up in Minnesota as part of a farming family, church was a big part of their community. The family attended church every Sunday and provided not just comfort but guidance. Roger recalled, “being part of a church was a matter of carrying on and honoring the family tradition.”

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Abiding Kids Music
Feb 3
Abiding Kids Music

Tuesdays, 5:30-6:15 p.m.

Sing, Play, Move, and Pray with Ms. Nicole and Dr. Dave on Tuesdays! Abiding Kids Music is for Preschool-2nd grade students and 3rd-5th grade students. If you have questions, please reach out to our Music & Worship Minister, Dr. Dave.

Youth Wednesday
Feb 4
Youth Wednesday

5:30-6:30 p.m. Youth Music with Dr. Dave (6th-12th Grade)
No prior musical experience is required. You can sign-up and find more information here. If you have any questions, reach out to our Music Minister, Dr. Dave.

6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group with Pr. Kelsey (7th-12th Grade) and 6th Grade Hangout with Ms. Michaela
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey and Ms. Michaela for devotions at 6:30 p.m. After we will split 7-12th graders with Pastor Kelsey and 6th graders with Ms. Michaela for pizza and games or projects. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student to help cover the cost of the pizza. You can donate for the whole semester or one week at a time here.

Adult Choir Rehearsal
Feb 4
Adult Choir Rehearsal

Wednesdays, 7:30-9:00 p.m.

Adult Choir rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., September through June; we also have just-show-up-and-sing choir singing opportunities from time to time (stay tuned to the weekly e-news). Our choir sings repertoire of all eras, from early music to new commissions. As worship leaders during the Sunday morning traditional service and various special services, the choir is integral to supporting congregational participation in worship. If you love to sing, this is a great way to be involved!

Scout Sunday 2026
Feb 8
Scout Sunday 2026

Scout Sunday on February 8 at 9:00 a.m.

Abiding Presence will be participating in Scout Sunday again this year. Scouts from all types of Scouting (Girl Scouts, Scouting America, etc.) are invited to come to worship in uniform. We will have a special blessing during the service for our scouts. Scouts in uniform will receive a Scout Sunday patch. Scouts should arrive at 8:40 a.m. to assist with ushering. For more information, contact Steve Ingraham, Abiding Presence member and AOL Den Leader, Pack 1853. RSVPs to Steve are helpful so we can order enough patches. 

Peer Support: Loved Ones with Addiction or Mental Illness
Feb 8
Peer Support: Loved Ones with Addiction or Mental Illness

2nd Sunday of the Month in Classroom #1
10:05 - 10:45 a.m.

Do you have a loved one or close family member who is struggling with addiction or mental illness? These diseases of mind and body take an enormous toll - not only on the affected individual, but also on their families. This group will provide peer support as we navigate these relationships.

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For more information about how to give to Abiding Presence, please contact Sharon Downs, Financial Secretary, in the church office. Abiding Presence is set up to receive RMDs, charitable trusts, stocks and bonds.

Abiding Presence also encourages legacy gifts through wills and trusts. If you would like to talk more about making a legacy gift, please contact Pastor Keseley, Senior Pastor.

Thank you for your faithful support of the ministry and mission of Abiding Presence Lutheran Church.

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