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, Summer Camp, 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!




 



For The Beauty of The Earth; Abiding Presence Choir

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, 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.

 

  Every service that we livestream is kept here on our YouTube channel and on this page of our website

for future viewing.



WEDNESDAY OF HOLY WEEK

7:30pm - The Way of the Cross/Stations of the Cross  

Livestream via YouTube here.

Download the bulletin here.


MAUNDY THURSDAY

10:00am - Holy Communion, Foot Washing  

Download the bulletin here.

7:30pm - Holy Communion, Foot Washing, Stripping of Altar  

(7:30pm) Livestream via YouTube here.

Download the bulletin here.


THE CHURCH OFFICE IS CLOSED ON GOOD FRIDAY


GOOD FRIDAY

  12noon - Seven Words from the Cross  

Download the bulletin here.

  7:30pm - Service of the Passion and Tenebrae

(7:30pm) Livestream via YouTube here.

Download the bulletin here.

Download the Gospel of John reading here.

Download the Bidding Prayer here.


HOLY SATURDAY

7:30pm - The Great Vigil of Easter  

Livestream via YouTube here.


EASTER

THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD

6:30am - Sunrise Mass at Sunken Meadow

Directions to Sunrise Mass are here.

Download the bulletin here.

9:00am & 11:00am - Festival Holy Communion (Abiding Presence Church)

(9:00am) Livestream via YouTube here.

Download the bulletin here.


  NO MONDAY EVENING LITURGY APRIL 1


10:30am - Wednesday Morning Bible Study (Resumes April 3)


Men's Breakfast and Bible Study

Saturday, April 6

8:00am - In person at Abiding Presence Church (Good Shepherd Hall)


Taize Worship

Taize is evening prayer for all Christians. It is a simple meditative form of worship, calling us to dwell on Christ’s presence within and around us. Prayerful silence, music, and short readings guide the focus of prayer

in a calming candle-lit environment.

Friday, April 12

7:00pm - In person and Livestream via YouTube here.



OUR MISSION  

The mission of Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, a spiritual home centered in Christ and community, is to share Jesus’ love in our words and in our works as we welcome all to the family of God. 

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.


PHOTO PRIVACY POLICY

At church events and fundraisers photographs and video may be taken and used for promotional purposes on our church website, publications, and social media.


If you do not wish to have your photo included, please tell the photographer or contact the church office prior to the event.


Abiding Presence Lutheran Church Photo Privacy and Submission Policies are below.


Photo Submission Policy here.

Photo Privacy Policy 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 -$55.00  

Candles of Grace - $20.00

Sanctuary (Vigil) Candle - $15.00

Holy Communion (Wine and Bread) - $15.00


Thank you in advance for your support.