Wednesday Nights
Confirmation sessions are held on Wednesday nights from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Our first session is Orientation on September 13. All confirmation students and at least one parent must attend!
Confirmation sessions run from September to May with breaks during Christmas and Easter. Students are expected to attend and assist with Wednesday evening worships during Lent.
Confirmation will not be held on the following dates:
- Oct 18 – MEA week
- Nov 22 – Thanksgiving week
- Dec 20 & 27 – Christmas Break
- Mar 27 & Apr 3– Holy Week, Easter
Curriculum
We are using a three-year rotation in the "Here We Stand" curriculum from Augsburg Fortress. This year (2023-24) our focus is on The Foundations of Faith in the Old Testament.
How it works…
Confirmation sessions begin with an introductory activity, followed by a lesson on the topic, led by the Pastor or another adult leader, which includes Bible readings and real life applications. Then, youth have small group time with an adult guide to share about their lives and discuss the topic of the night. Finally, we end with announcements, prayer, and a blessing.
At least once a month, we also have special service nights in which students take part in a service project or learning about a special issue which can be informed by their faith. (Examples of these include: writing encouraging notes to homebound members, singing Christmas carols at local nursing homes, packing care packages, doing work projects around the church, learning about mental health, talking about suicide risk and prevention.)
Students are also asked to attend worship on Sunday mornings or Wednesday evenings (Advent/Lent) and complete at least 12 Worship Notes.
We also ask that students complete 12 hours of service in the church or community. This helps our youth find ways to live out their faith in real, tangible ways and find ministries in the church that connect with their gifts and interests. Students can complete some of their service hours during our service nights in confirmation or by volunteering to help in worship (each student is expected to acolyte in worship at least 4 times per year).
For more information: HERE IS THIS YEAR'S FLYER including our lesson schedule!