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 2024-2025

August 6                        Confirmation Begins!                                             10:05 am    

August 11                      Confirmation Orientation                                      5:00 pm                        

August 25                      Turn in Prayer Partner Forms to Deidre

September 29                Prayer Partner Sunday                                          5:00-7:00 pm

October 4-6                   Fall Retreat @ Bridgeport Camp

October 6                      Bishop’s Rally                                                        2:00-5:30 pm

October 27                    Prayer Partner Sunday (Trunk or Treat)               5:00-6:30 pm

November 17                Prayer Partner Sunday/Mission Project                5:00-7:00 pm

December                     Shadow Sunday (with Prayer Partners)         

January 26                    Prayer Partner Sunday/Mission Project                5:00-7:00 pm

February 23                  Prayer Partner Sunday/Mission Project                5:00-7:00 pm

March 5                        Ash Wednesday Service (suggested Prayer Partner Activity)

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

April 17                        Maundy Thursday Service (suggested Prayer Partner Activity)

April 18                        Good Friday Service (suggested Prayer Partner Activity)

April 27                        Confirmation Spring Retreat                                 12:30 – 5:00 pm

Saturday, May 3           Confirmation Service                                            10:00 am

May 25                         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