
Confirmation is open to all students in grades 6-12 who feel ready to explore this step of faith towards membership in the church. Confirmation classes will be offered with both an in-person and virtual option. In-person classes will be held on Sunday mornings from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm in the Youth Space. Virtual classes will be held on Zoom on Sunday evenings from 7:30 - 8:30 pm. The program will be led by Pam Bentley, Director of Youth Ministry, with assistance from the Youth Leadership Team and Confirmation Mentors. There is no cost for Confirmation. All program materials are covered by the church.
***With the condensed schedule this year, attendance at all Confirmation classes, the Confirmation retreat, and mentor meetings are essential. If your student is unable to meet the requirements, your student may not be able to be confirmed. If you anticipate a conflict with your student’s schedule, please contact Pam Bentley, Director of Youth Ministry, at pbentley@vbumc.org as soon as possible.
Full Schedule
February
Sunday, February 21: Confirmation Information Meeting
12:00 pm – In-person option in the Youth Space. Parents and students are invited to attend together.
7:30 pm – Virtual meeting on Zoom. Parents and students are invited to attend together.
March
Sunday, March 14: Intro to Confirmation for students
11:00 am – In-person option in the Youth Space.
7:30 pm – Virtual meeting on Zoom.
Sunday, March 21: Confirmation Class 1
11:00 am – In-person option in the Youth Space.
7:30 pm – Virtual meeting on Zoom.
Sunday, March 28: NO CLASS – Independent Study for Holy Week
April
Sunday, April 4: NO CLASS – Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 11: Confirmation Class 2
11:00 am – In-person option in the Youth Space.
7:30 pm – Virtual meeting on Zoom.
Friday, April 16-Saturday, April 17: Confirmation Retreat @ VBUMC
5:00 – 9:00 pm Friday AND 8:00 am – 4:00 pm Saturday, NOT overnight
Sunday, April 18: Confirmation Class 3
11:00 am – In-person option in the Youth Space.
7:30 pm – Virtual meeting on Zoom.
Sunday, April 25: Confirmation Class 4
11:00 am – In-person option in the Youth Space.
7:30 pm – Virtual meeting on Zoom.
May
Sunday, May 2: Confirmation Sunday