Children’s Ministry
Children’s Ministry is for kids ages 3 through 6th grade and their families. For children younger than age 3, check out our Babies & Toddlers Ministry. We welcome children at each age and stage of their growing up to learn about God’s love for them and feel like they matter in our church community. When we say, “All are Welcome” we mean all. Our Neurodiversity Ministry is one of the many ways we live into this welcome. Michaela, our Children & Family Minister, is always willing to talk with families about how their children can feel at home at Abiding Presence.
ELEMENTARY SUNDAY SCHOOL
*Sundays from 10:05-10:45 a.m.
Walking with Jesus
January 11 through February 15 from 10:05-10:45 a.m.
Our New Years Resolution at Abiding Presence is to continue Walking with Jesus. Jesus’ early ministry reveals a lot about who he is and who we are called to be. From Jesus’ Baptism to the Beatitudes, we are going to walk and act more like Jesus this January and February.
We cannot wait to explore the Gospel of Matthew with you for six weeks in January and February. If you have not already, please fill out our Children & Family Ministry Annual Event Sign-Up here.
At Abiding Presence, our Sunday morning faith formation follows a workshop model. Kids get to pick an age-appropriate workshop to engage in for the six week session. Read more about our innovative approach to Sunday School in this article from The Living Lutheran magazine and scroll down the page to read our FAQs.
Registration is LIVE! We hope you’ll join us for all the fun. Here’s a look at the workshops we are offering this fall:
Culinary Chemistry (K-2nd Grade)
P.E. Games (K-2nd AND 3rd-5th Grade)
Messy Art: Glitter, glue & more! (1st-3rd AND 4th-5th Grade)
Just Dance (3rd-5th Grade)
6th Grade Hangout
6th Grade at Abiding Presence
Resuming September 2025
Sunday Morning Faith Formation, 10:05-10:45 a.m.
Youth Music Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Wednesday Night 6th Grade Hangout, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
6th Grade is an important year for students at Abiding Presence and we are taking advantage of every moment. From Sunday morning to Wednesday night, we are building life-long friendships, having fun, and growing our faith.
PRESCHOOL SUNDAY SCHOOL
*Sundays from 10:05-10:45 a.m.
January 11 through February 15
This winter, Ms. Lori, Ms. Christina and Ms. Leslie ready to teach our youngest and brightest in our Preschool Workshop. The class will take place indoors in Classrooms 10-11. All children who turned three prior to January 31, 2025 through pre-K are invited to participate. We can’t wait to learn about Jesus through Bible stories, activities, and play. You only need to fill out the form once per school year. Questions, contact our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis.
If you have not already, please fill out our Children & Family Ministry Annual Event Sign-Up here.
ABIDING KIDS MUSIC MINISTRY
Abiding Kids Music (Preschool-2nd Grade AND 3rd-5th Grade)
Tuesdays from 5:30-6:15 p.m.
*Returning in January 2026
Sing, Play, Move, and Pray with Ms. Nicole and Dr. Dave on Tuesdays this spring! Abiding Kids Music is back this fall and winter for Preschool-2nd grade students and 3rd-5th grade students. If you have questions or want to know more about the rehearsal schedule, reach out to our Music Minister, Dave Chávez.
*No Kids Music on November 11 (Veteran’s Day) and November 25.
ABIDING FAMILIES MINISTRY - Fall 2025
KIDS FOOD PANTRY THURSDAYS
Thursdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. in Bailey Hall
Students of all ages are invited to join Ms. Michaela and participate in a service project for the Abiding Presence Food Pantry. On the Thursday before every Abiding Presence Food Pantry, you can come learn about how the food pantry operates, help pray over the produce and the people who are coming, and learn about service as a spiritual discipline. If you have questions or need any accommodations, please reach out to our Children & Family Minister, Michaela Silvis. Sign-ups during the summer will be through our Sign-Up Genius here.
