Welcome to Abiding Presence Church,
I gladly welcome you to join our community of faith regardless of age, race, or orientation.
Our church is a community of faith that shares a passion for making positive changes in our community and in the world. Our faith is built around a strong belief in God as made known to us in Jesus Christ.
I invite you to join us for worship. The worship and Bible study schedules are listed below. For those who are not able to be physically present, please know that our prayers reach out to you as well.
If you are unfamiliar with our church and are interested in learning more about our parish, please contact me at 631-269-6454 and I will be glad to answer any questions you might have.
Visit our News/Events page here for upcoming events and activities in our church and community.
God's Blessings and Peace be with you,
Pastor Robert Schoepflin
Gathered by Christ, Growing in faith, Sent to serve, All are welcome!
* * * * * * * * * * * * NOTICE * * * * * * * * * * * *
I have been notified that some have received an email purportedly from me, that is actually a scam.
Do not reply to the email or or assist in any way as requested. Please delete it.
Please know that I would never ask via text or email to assist me or handle a matter. If I needed help, I would speak with you directly.
God bless you and deliver us all from these hackers.
Pr. Schoepflin+
WORSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY SCHEDULE
Through worship, service, and education, we practice our faith, grow in our relationship with God and experience God's grace in our lives.
At Abiding Presence on Sunday, we give thanks to God for 60 years of ministry in this community and commit ourselves
to carrying this ministry forward in the name of Jesus as the Spirit leads us.
This Sunday is the first Sunday of Advent. In the past, God came to us in the life of Jesus. In the present, God comes especially in word and sacrament. In the future, even if there is disaster, God will come to gather us into life. This Sunday we light the first candle on our Advent wreath, and we begin a year-long reading from the Gospel of Mark.
PREVIOUS SERMON VIDEOS AND BULLETINS FOR WORSHIP
CAN BE FOUND ON THIS PAGE
Taize Worship and Prayer
December 1 at 7:00pm
Download the bulletin here.
Livestream via YouTube here.
Men's Breakfast and Bible Study at Abiding Presence Church
Saturday, December 2 at 8:00am
Sunday Worship
8:00am
Download the bulletin here.
and
9:30am
Download the bulletin here.
Livestream via YouTube here.
Monday Evening Worship
Download the bulletin here.
7:30pm
Advent Wednesday Morning Worship
December 6, 13, 20
10:30am
Wednesday Morning Bible Study at Abiding Presence
11:00am during Advent beginning December 6
Advent Wednesday Evening Worship
December 6, 13, 20
7:30pm
ONLINE GIVING QR CODE
In an effort to provide members with easy access to online giving, we created a QR (Quick Response) code.
A QR code is a type of bar code that is used to access online information through your smartphone.
To use the QR code, simply open the camera app on your phone. Point the camera at the QR code. Tap the banner that appears on your phone. Then follow the instructions to complete your transaction.
We hope that this will be a convenient way to provide a safe, contactless method of giving for our members.
If you wish to set up reoccurring donations, visit out GIVING page here.
SENDING OF HOLY COMMUNION
In the days before the pandemic (sometimes it's difficult to remember that time!) a group of loving people would bring Holy Communion directly from worship (before the benediction) to homebound members who were unable to attend church. We would love to restart this important ministry. Whether you were one of those ministers or think you might like to be one now, please let Pastor know. A training/informational meeting will be scheduled.
Once we restart this ministry, we will cease weekly distribution of the Sacrament in front of the church following worship.
ALTAR DEDICATIONS
Altar Flowers, Sanctuary Candle, Candles of Grace, and Holy Communion (Wine and Bread) may be dedicated each week by filling out one of the altar charts located on the wall near the coat closet entrance in the church narthex.
You can also call the church office at 631-269-6454 with your dedication request.
The dedication may be “In Loving Memory of...” or “In Honor/Celebration of...” and will be shown in print in the bulletin of the Sunday you requested. Money donated towards altar dedications is used to offset the cost of supplies and materials that are used in various dedications.
You will be sent an invoice for your dedication. Please see the cost of each below.
Altar Flowers -$40.00 ($55.00 as of January 1, 2024)
Candles of Grace - $20.00
Sanctuary (Vigil) Candle - $15.00
Holy Communion (Wine and Bread) - $15.00
Thank you in advance for your support.
