Our Ministries
Learning, Growing, and Serving Together.
If you would like to share your talent, please email the person below.
"Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another
with whatever gift each of you has received" - 1 Peter 4:10, NRSV
Worship
These teams embody our faith.
Altar Guild - responsibilities include preparing the Altar every Sunday for worship, preparing for baptisms, weddings and funerals and caring for the linens and vessels. Contact Kathy Smith if you'd like to help.
Communion Bread Baking - there is a lesson given for this if you're a newcomer! If you would like to help bake, please contact Je-Anne Martinsen.
Ushers - what a wonderful opportunity to greet all those who join us on Sunday! Handing out bulletins, bringing up the offerings and assisting with communion are just some of an Usher's responsibilities. Contact Jane Stark if you'd like to Usher.
Readers - readings from the Holy Scripture are prepared in advance and emailed prior to Sunday worship (for those who like to practice beforehand)! There is also an opportunity to read the prayer offerings. Contact Betty Bose if you'd like to be a reader.
Worship Assistants - you would be helping to distribute Holy Communion or serving as an acolyte. Contact Pastor Schoepflin if you'd like to assist.
Community Outreach
Short-term, meaningful, opportunities to serve.
Souper Bowl, Soles for Souls, Easter Baskets, School Supply Collection, Thanksgiving Meal Bags, Adopt-A-Family Christmas Tree, Operation Christmas Child, Northport Food Pantry, Pasta & the Word, Prayer Shawls, Greeting Card Committee, Blood Drives, Fairs, Parades and more! Visit our Community Outreach page to view these service opportunities.
Youth Education
This group helps our younger members learn about God's incredible love for them and how it can guide them throughout life.
From Sunday School through Confirmation, these are the educational programs that allow children to individually receive information and transform it to build their own personal relationship with God while building the foundation of their faith. Visit our Youth page to learn more.
Music
If you play an instrument, are blessed with the gift of voice, or would like to be a bell ringer, this is your place to shine.
Handbell Choir - you do not need to know how to read music to participate!
Grades 9 - Adult
Rehearsal - Thursday 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Choir of the Abiding Presence
Grade 9 - Adult
Rehearsal - Thursdays 8:00pm - 9:15pm
Christian Growth and Development
This group explores opportunities for spiritual growth.
Book discussions, weekly small group study (in person with 4 or 5 sessions), Saturday half-day seminars are offered for those looking to grow in faith. Visit our Events page to see the latest programs.
Diversity and Inclusion
This team is currently working on accreditation through the Lutheran organization, Reconciling Works which supervises the Reconciling in Christ Program. This program affirms our belief and tradition that all are welcome here at Abiding Presence.
Fellowship
For those who enjoy planning events!
Commemorative events, coffee hours, potluck dinners, breakfasts, paint nights, baseball outings, fundraisers, game nights, the list goes on! Visit our Events page to see the current happenings.
Marketing and Outreach
Options for people interested in marketing & visual production.
Contact: Lauri Christiansen-Wegener
The Marketing and Outreach committee brainstorms and creates materials that communicate our mission with the world. Join this committee if you'd like to be part of the church's creative vision. Here you can run livestream cameras, photograph events and create promotional materials.
