About Abiding Presence

Who We Are

At Abiding Presence Lutheran Church, we’re a community of real people seeking to live God’s love in everyday life. Rooted in God’s grace, we gather to grow in faith, serve our neighbors, and share the hope of Christ in Fuquay-Varina and beyond. 

Our Mission

Our mission is simple but life-changing: to Live God’s Love through Engagement, Growth, and Generosity.

Our Values

Read about our values.

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A Lutheran Church Community

We are connected to a larger network of Lutheran churches through the North Carolina Synod and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). The Lutheran faith was born from a reforming movement within the Catholic Church in the 1500s and has always been focused on God’s grace, the good news of Jesus Christ, and the power of the Holy Spirit at work in everyday life.

The Importance of Partnerships

We believe we are better together and look for opportunities to partner with like-minded organizations to support the good work they are already doing in the world. Here are a few of our partnerships:

  • Habitat for Humanity logo with three stylized people under a roof, text indicating service in Wake, Wake and Johnston Counties.

    Habitat for Humanity of Wake County

    Building homes for those in need in Wake County.

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  • Logo for Agape Kure Beach Ministries featuring a cross and the organization name in green, blue, and yellow text.

    Camp Agapé / Kure Beach

    A local Lutheran camp and retreat center.

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  • Logo with two hands, one orange and one purple, forming a heart shape in the middle. Below, the text reads 'FACES' and 'Family and Community Empowerment Services.'

    Family and Community Empowerment Services

    Providing support to families in need.

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  • Logo for Appleseeds Preschool with a stylized apple containing a cross, on a light green background, with the text 'Appleseeds Preschool at Abiding Presence'.

    Appleseeds Preschool

    The preschool located at Abiding Presence.

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  • Colorful triangle logo above the text "HOPE For The TRIANGLE" on a dark background.

    Hope For The Triangle

    ELCA churches in the Triangle working together to share hope with our neighbors.

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  • Logo for Mission Investment Fund featuring a globe divided into four colorful sections and the text 'Mission Investment Fund' beside it.

    Mission Investment Fund

    Providing loans and investment opportunities for churches and individuals. 

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Our Story 

Since 1990, Abiding Presence has been learning to live God’s love in Fuquay-Varina. Learn more.

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Our Values

Grace-Centered

We are a community rooted in God’s grace. In Baptism, we are named and claimed as God’s beloved, and at the table we are fed with the real presence of Christ, not because we are perfect, but because God is. We trust that we are saved by grace through faith, not by our own efforts. Our life of faith is a lifelong journey of growing into that promise. Along the way, we make space for questions, doubts, and honest conversation with scripture and with one another. In all things, we rely on God’s grace to renew, challenge, and sustain us.

Inclusive Christian Community

We value a community where all are welcomed, regardless of race, ethnicity, primary language, sexual orientation, gender identity, ability, socioeconomic status, nationality, immigration status, political affiliation, and all the many identities and experiences that make us who we are. Our diversity is a gift, and we cherish opportunities to learn from and with one another.

Participatory Worship

Worship is at the heart of who we are and what brings us together. It is not something we watch from the sidelines; it is a shared experience that welcomes each of us as we are. Perfection is never the goal; authenticity is. All are welcome at the Lord’s table, and all are invited to participate in ways that feel meaningful. We celebrate diverse leadership in worship that reflects our community's diversity. From the youngest child to the oldest adult, everyone’s presence matters, and everyone has gifts that can enrich our worship.

Generous Service

We believe we are better together. As a community, we can carry far more than any one of us could alone. We are committed to being God’s hands and feet, to the best of our abilities, by caring for one another and serving our wider community with our time, talents, and resources. Together, we practice generosity as a joyful expression of our faith.