Upcoming Events
First Wednesday
First Wednesday is a time where all ages come together on this evening for a powerful night of worship, prayer, and seeking God’s face together.
Brotherhood Breakfast
Join us for our Brotherhood Breakfast—a morning of good food and great connection with the men of our church. It’s a simple, relaxed space to build friendships, share encouragement, and enjoy meaningful conversation. Whether you’re new or have been around for a while, you’re invited. Bring a friend and come hungry.
Marriage One Night
Marriage One Night is a focused, meaningful evening designed for married couples, engaged couples, and couples in serious relationships who want to invest in their relationship. You’ll hear honest, practical insight from three experienced couples—Pastor John & Kristen, Pastor Julia & Alec, and Dr. Mark & Pam Morrow—sharing wisdom that applies to every stage of marriage. Join us for teachings, connection, and encouragement, with appetizers and desserts provided.
Annual Vision Meeting
Join us for our Annual Vision Meeting on February 22nd. This gathering is for all members of Abundant Life Church as we reflect on the past year, celebrate what God has done, and share the vision ahead. We’ll also vote on key matters that help shape the future of our church. Your presence and voice truly matter.
First Wednesday
First Wednesday is a time where all ages come together on this evening for a powerful night of worship, prayer, and seeking God’s face together.
21 Days of Prayer and Fasting
As we step into 2026, we’re taking intentional time to start fresh, refocus our hearts, and prepare spiritually for everything God has ahead. For 21 days, our church family will seek God together through prayer and fasting—believing this will set the tone for the entire year.
Our theme for 2026 is “We A.R.E. (Anticipating. Renewing. Expecting.) Because God Is.”
We’re choosing to posture ourselves with faith-filled expectation, knowing that who God is shapes who we are becoming.
To help guide your journey, we’ve created a Prayer & Fasting Guide that includes:
Daily scripture readings
Devotionals
Practical help for navigating your fast
Space for reflection and prayer
Whether you’re fasting for the first time or you’ve done this before, this guide will walk with you step-by-step.
Let’s begin the year centered, surrendered, and spiritually ready for all God wants to do.
Sabbath Sunday
No Services on December 28th
Sabbath Sunday: A Day to Pause and Reflect
This year, we’re inviting our whole church family into a day of intentional rest—space to slow down, breathe, and realign our hearts with God. Sabbath Sunday is an opportunity to:
Stop: Step away from the usual pace of life.
Rest: Restore your body, mind, and spirit.
Delight: Enjoy the blessings of family, friends, and community.
Contemplate: Look back on God’s faithfulness and look forward with hope.
Instead of gathering for services, we encourage you to lead yourself and your family in worship at home. We’ll provide a Sabbath guide to help you center your day on Him.
Let’s enter this day with open hearts and allow God to fill us with joy, peace, and renewal.
Christmas Eve Services
“Repeat the Sounding Joy” isn’t just a lyric we sing—it’s the heartbeat of Christmas. It reminds us that the joy Jesus brings doesn’t fade with circumstances, seasons, or struggles. His arrival broke through the silence of a weary world, and His joy continues to echo in us today.
This Christmas Eve, we invite you and your family to come celebrate that joy with us. Join us for meaningful worship, an uplifting Christmas message, and the cherished reading of the Christmas story. We’ll end our time together with a beautiful candle-lighting moment, a reminder that the light of Christ still shines brightly and His joy is worth repeating again and again.
Come as you are—everyone is welcome to be part of this joyful celebration.
Join us at 1pm, 3pm, or 5pm on December 24th. If you’re unable to attend in person, we will also be streaming our 3pm service online so you can join from wherever you are.
*There is an optional experience available for children 4 years and under.
YTH Award Night
Join us for our final Wednesday of the year as we wrap things up with a full-on celebration! Our annual YTH Awards are back, and we’re rolling out the red carpet. Students will enjoy a fun night of awards, prizes, and cheering on their friends and leaders. Dressing up is totally welcome (but not required) — come ready for a memorable end-of-year evening!
First Wednesday
First Wednesday is a time where all ages come together on this evening for a powerful night of worship, prayer, and seeking God’s face together.
Child Dedication
Child Dedications will happen at our 8:30am, 10am, and 11:30am services.
For more information on Child Dedication, please visit our Child Dedication page
Baptism
Baptisms will happen at our 8:30am, 10am, and 11:30am services.
For more information on Baptism, please visit our Baptism page
Abundant Life Giving Tree
This Christmas, our church family has the opportunity to bring joy and generosity to children across our community through our Virtual Giving Tree. Instead of selecting physical tags, you can “sponsor” a child’s Christmas wishlist online—making it easier than ever to share the love of Jesus during the holiday season.
We are honored to partner with Bright Futures, Abba Care, Frederick County Public Schools, and Project Belong to help meet real needs for real families in our area.
Important Dates
Gift Return Deadline – Bright Futures: December 7
Gift Return Deadline – All Other Organizations: December 14
Join us as we make Christmas brighter for children who need it most. Your generosity can make a lasting impact!
Kingdom Builders Offering
Kingdom Builders, formerly known as Heart for the House, is our annual offering that goes towards the expansion of the Kingdom of God through either initiatives within Abundant Life Church or by partnering with other organizations that are doing similar work.
This year we’re supporting Urban Outreach. Urban Outreach is a faith-based nonprofit that has served the Marshall Heights community in Southeast Washington, DC, for over 25 years. Through Bible studies, outreach events, youth programs, and essential services like meals and food assistance, they are dedicated to meeting both the material and spiritual needs of inner-city residents.
Learn more about Urban Outreach
We will also be giving toward our campus expansion initiative which is all about creating more room for growth and connection. This project will add a new hallway linking the main entryway to the Kids Wing, featuring three new classrooms and an expanded entry space with overflow—allowing us to better welcome families and continue advancing the vision God has given our church.
Our goal is $80,000 for our Kingdom Builders offering this year.
We will collect the offering during all of our services on November 23rd. If you would like to give digitally, you may also do that at any time.
Select “Kingdom Builder” under the Fund dropdown
Team Sunday
Get ready for Team Sunday — a day to celebrate you, our incredible Dream Team! We’ll honor everyone who serves and helps make life change happen each week. Wear your favorite team jersey and come ready to celebrate what God is doing through our church family. Let’s go, team!
YTH One Night
YTH One Night is a night of fun, worship, and community! All 6th-12th graders are invited to join us and bring their friends for free food, fun games, a chance to win prizes, and an opportunity to bring a friend to church! Doors open at 6:30pm.
Stuff the Bus
Join us in helping families this Thanksgiving by donating food for our annual giveaway! We’re collecting stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy, canned yams, green beans, corn, cranberry sauce, and marshmallows. Drop off your items at Abundant Life Church and help us fill the bus with love and generosity this season!
First Wednesday
First Wednesday is a time where all ages come together on this evening for a powerful night of worship, prayer, and seeking God’s face together.
Equip Conference
Equip is a one-night event designed to empower parents with tools and encouragement for leading their families. Guest speaker Toby Slough will share timely insight on mental health, offering hope and guidance for today’s challenges. All parents are invited.
Kids Con
KIDS CON is a two-day conference designed just for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade! This year’s theme, My Amazing Race, is based on 1 Corinthians 9:24 and will encourage kids through worship, scripture, small groups, and more to discover the unique race God has set before them. Registration includes pizza Friday night, lunch Saturday, and a KIDS CON T-shirt to wear both days.
Brotherhood Bonfire
Join us for a men’s night around the fire with smash burgers, worship under the stars, and an encouraging word to strengthen your faith. It’s a night of food, fellowship, and brotherhood—don’t come alone, invite a friend!
First Wednesday
First Wednesday is a time where all ages come together on this evening for a powerful night of worship, prayer, and seeking God’s face together.
Lavish Conference 2025
Join us for Becoming ~Lavish Conference 2025 on September 26-27. You’re invited to be a part of a gathering designed to encourage, uplift, and inspire women who are in the beautiful, ever-evolving process of becoming who God has called them to be.
Conference FAQ
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Lavish Sisterhood is perfect for women ages 12 and up. Young and old, from all walks of life, there is a place for you in the Sisterhood!
Lavish Students (ages 12-college) and Seniors (ages 65+) get a special discounted Conference rate of only $25! No matter how old you are, you can always come prepared to be lavishly loved at Lavish Conference. -
There are many great hotels in our area. The Holiday Inn Express, Stephens City is the closest hotel to Abundant Life Church. For an added perk, there’s a Starbucks right next door!
Here’s where you can book a reservation:
165 Town Run Ln
Stephens City, VA 22655
United States(540) 869-0909
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Most importantly, be comfortable and just be YOU! And it’s always a good idea to layer up. It can get chilly in our worship center.
While you’re here, you’ll want to visit our Lavish Store and check out some NEW arrivals. We have something for everyone! Our Lavish Store will be in person and online at LavishSisterhoodStore.com for your shopping convenience. We have a variety of Sisterhood merch that we know you’ll LOVE!
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Come when you can and stay as long as you can! But seriously, you’re going to want to clear your schedule! Once you’re here, you won’t want to leave. We promise! *There is no price adjustment for partial attendance.
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Of course! A FREE coffee bar will be available throughout Lavish Conference, along with some light treats will be served on Friday evening and Saturday during intermission for your enjoyment. Conference will end around 1pm, so make plans to grab lunch on your own with friends after that.
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Lavish Conference is a kid-free zone, outside of nursing infants. Thank you for your understanding. We will have a Nursing Mother’s Room available for nursing mommies.
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As they say, better late than never!!!! We’d love to have you! We will have walk-up registration available at the door for all our last minute sisters.
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Conference cost is $50
Gold Seat Ticket is $60*
First time Lavish Conference Attendee is only $25!Students (12-college) is $25
Seniors (ages 65 and up) is $25
*For your convenience, a "Gold Seat" ticket for $60 will allow you early admission (Friday 5:45-6:15pm and Saturday 7:45-8:15am) with the opportunity to choose your seat before the doors open! Seats cannot be saved for non-"Gold" ticket attenders. Thank you for your understanding.
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Check out our Lavish Sisterhood Facebook or Instagram page to follow us and stay up to date on all Conference information. Please feel free to reach out to us at lavishsisterhood@myabundantlife.com or give us a call at (540) 869-7442. We cannot wait to Conference with you!
YTH One Night
YTH One Night is a night of fun, worship, and community! All 6th-12th graders are invited to join us and bring their friends for free food, fun games, a chance to win prizes, and an opportunity to bring a friend to church! Doors open at 6:30pm.
Open House
New to our church? We’d love to welcome you! Open House is a casual, friendly event where you can explore our church, meet our pastors, staff, and key volunteers, and enjoy great food and conversation. It’s the perfect way to connect, ask questions, and feel at home. We can’t wait to meet you!
First Wednesday
First Wednesday is a time where all ages come together on this evening for a powerful night of worship, prayer, and seeking God’s face together.
Potluck Picnic Pool Party
Join us for a fun summer night at Sherando Pool! Bring a dish to share, a lawn chair, and get ready to swim, eat, and hang out with your church family. Whether you're diving in or relaxing poolside, it's going to be a great time!
Child Dedication
Child Dedications will happen at our 8:30am + 10am services.
For more information on Child Dedication, please visit our Child Dedication page
Baptism
Baptisms will happen at our 8:30am + 10am services.
For more information on Baptism, please visit our Baptism page
The Circle Fall Kick Off
We're kicking off fall with a relaxed night under the stars—bonfire, outdoor movie, snacks, and yard games. Come hang, connect, and start the season off right with our young adult community. Bring a friend and something comfy to sit on!
6th Grade Party
We're hosting a special welcome party for all incoming 6th graders at ALC YTH! Join us for a fun evening with games, free food, and great people as we kick off your journey in youth ministry. Parents are also invited to meet our team and learn more about how we support students and families.
Volunteer Appreciation Night
Join us for Volunteer Fiesta Night at the pavilion and outdoor area as we celebrate our incredible volunteers and their families with a night of Mexican-themed food, fun, and community.
Family Movie Day
Join us for a free family movie outing to see the live action How to Train Your Dragon! Doors open at 10 a.m. and the movie starts at 10:30—come early to grab seats and order food. Space is limited, so pre-registration is required for each attendee.
Baptism
Baptisms will happen at our 8:30am + 10am services.
For more information on Baptism, please visit our Baptism page
