May 2, 2024
3rd Annual Community Festival was a Huge Success!
View Community Festival Photos Here! Our Community Festivals have a unique way of bringing together our neighbors, community partners, and wonderful volunteers. This year's 3rd Annual Community Festival did just that! We were joined by our 100 neighbors, 10+ community partners, and a handful of our faithful volunteers for a day of fun and fellowship. We are thankful to each hand and heart that...
April 25, 2024
Abundant Life Presents: Beloved Community Gospel Explosion Benefit Concert
Where Abundant Life, Gospel Music, and Charlottesville and Beyond meet. Get ready to be swept up in the soul-stirring rhythms and powerful melodies at Charlottesville Abundant Life's highly anticipated Gospel Explosion Benefit Concert! August 10th IX Art Park 5PM-8PM On August 10th, IX Art Park will be transformed into a haven of jubilant praise as we gather to celebrate the uplifting force of...
March 13, 2024
Exciting Partnership with Johnson Elementary School: Interview with Mr. K
Abundant Life's Calvin Kellum and Faith Kelley sat down with Johnson Elementary School Assistant Principal, John Kronstain for a special interview on Abundant Life's on-site Tutoring Program at Johnson Elementary. "I think Abundant Life does the things that I need any outside agency to do- they come and they work in the schools but then they also have the connection in the community. So they're...
February 8, 2024
Black History Month2024 Highlights: Benjamin Tonsler
For the second week of Black History Month, we will be highlighting one of the most prominent figures in Charlottesville history, Mr. Benjamin Tonsler. Benjamin Tonsler was born to parents, Edward and Martha Tonsler, in April of 1854 in Albemarle County, eleven years before slavery was abolished in Virginia. Though not much is known about his early life, we know that he learned how to read and...
February 6, 2024
Black History Month 2024 Highlights: Gregory H. Swanson, First Student to Integrate the University of Virginia
Abundant Life Ministries is celebrating Black History Month 2024 by taking time to reflect on historical events and notable people who have contributed to our unique Charlottesville community. Creating history isn’t easy, and we are thankful for all who led and continue to lead the way to a better tomorrow. To kick off this month of noteworthy stories is Gregory H. Swanson- the first student to...
August 15, 2023
Welcome Back, Angel Feero!
We are blessed to have Angel Feero back as the Young Women’s Program Coordinator! Prior to her sabbatical in Costa Rica alongside her husband, Richard Feero, and their kids, Angel worked as the Elementary Program Coordinator from August 2017 to June 2021. Angel, we are thankful for your return and pray over your time here and the relationships that you will further cultivate as you continue...