Confirmation is an important part of the United Methodist Church. Below are details on yearly confirmation and other opportunities. If you have any questions or want to volunteer, please email Deidre Imthurn, our Associate Minister with Youth and Confirmation.
 
What does “confirmation” mean?
United Methodists use the term “confirmation” to mark the first time a baptized Christian publicly “confirms” their intention to live the vows of the baptismal and membership covenant and so becomes a professing member of the local congregation and The United Methodist Church.
 
Confirmation in 6th grade
Each year we offer Confirmation for current 6th graders that starts in August and ends in May. It includes an overnight retreat in the fall and a day long retreat in the spring, as well as class every Sunday morning at 10 a.m. at The Hub. 
 
Confirmation Calendar 2025-2026

August 3                        Confirmation Begins!                                             10:05 am    

August 17                      Confirmation Orientation                                      5:00 pm                        

August 24                      Turn in Prayer Partner Forms to Deidre

September 28                Prayer Partner Sunday                                          5:00-7:00 pm

October 3-5                   Fall Retreat @ Bridgeport Camp

October 26                    Prayer Partner Sunday (Trunk or Treat)               5:00-6:30 pm

November 30                Prayer Partner Sunday/Mission Project                5:00-7:00 pm

December                     Shadow Sunday (with Prayer Partners)         

January 25                    Prayer Partner Sunday/Mission Project                5:00-7:00 pm

February 18                  Ash Wednesday Service (suggested Prayer Partner Activity)

February 22                  Prayer Partner Sunday/Mission Project                5:00-7:00 pm
 

March 28 (Sat AM)        Prayer Partner Sunday/Mission Project                

April 2                           Maundy Thursday Service (suggested Prayer Partner Activity)

April 3                           Good Friday Service (suggested Prayer Partner Activity)

April 26                        Confirmation Spring Retreat                                 12:30 – 5:00 pm

Saturday, May 2           Confirmation Service                                            10:00 am

May 24                         Last Day of Confirmation Classes                         10:05 am

Confirmation Staff & Support
Deidre Imthurn | Associate Minister with Youth & Confirmation | dimthurn@sharingtheheart.org
CJ Rice | Minister with Youth & Families | cjrice@sharingtheheart.org