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Components of Confirmation Info Sheet
2025-2026 7th and 8th grade Confirmation Registration Form

Confirmation is at the heart of our Middle School youth ministry for students in 7th and 8th grades. It is the process by which our 7th and 8th graders prepare to affirm their baptisms and become adult members of the church. The four key components of the program are:

  • Active participation in weekly worship

  • Sunday morning small groups

  • Monthly “Family Group” meetings where small groups of families meet together for fun and faith formation

  • Monthly “Clergy Group” meetings where students meet with the pastors

We welcome all of our middle school students to participate, regardless of whether they have been part of our confirmation program in the past. Parents of 7th and 8th grade students should have received an email from Pastor Kelsey. New students are always welcome to participate in confirmation and are welcome to join at any time during the program. If you are new to the congregation or didn’t receive the email, please contact Pastor Kelsey Kresse, Associate Pastor.

Upcoming Events

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Youth Annual Meeting Bingo!
Jan 25
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Youth Annual Meeting Bingo!
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Sunday, January 25 10:00a.m.

Join us for a fun game of Youth BINGO during the Congregation’s Annual Meeting. While the congregation makes decisions about the business of the church, Youth will be seated with Pastor Kelsey and listening for words and phrases that come up on their cards. When you get a BINGO you get to yell it out loud! They’ll learn about how the church operates and what it means to be a voting member of Abiding Presence. All Confirmed 9th-12th graders will also vote at the meeting. Questions? Email Pastor Kelsey, Pastor for Youth and College Age Ministries.

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Snow Tubing Trip
Jan 29
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Snow Tubing Trip
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Thursday, January 29
11:00a.m -1:00p.m.Snow Riders Harpers Ferry

Carpooling will leave from Abiding Presence @ 9:15 a.m.

Our ride at Snowriders begins at 11:00a.m.

Schools out for FCPS and we are taking advantage for a fun day of snow tubing with Abiding Presence! We hope you’ll join us for a fun time in the snow for all ages.

6th-12th grade students can attend with Pastor Kelsey. All kids 5th grade and under must be accompanied by an adult. Additionally, all guests must meet the height requirement of 36” tall. If between 36″-42″, you MUST go tandem with a guardian each in your own tube. Guests over 42″ tall can tube in their own lane. Adults planning to ride will also need to purchase a ticket below

We are looking for drivers/chaperones for students in grades 6-12. If you’re available to drive and chaperone that day, please indicate that on the form below!

The cost for snow tubing is $36/person which includes your ride ticket, fire pits, s’mores, hotdogs and a full day of fun! Register by adding the item below to your cart for each participant, fill out the form, and check out. Registration will close January 19.

If you have any questions, please feel free to email Pastor Kelsey Kresse or Ms. Michaela Silvis.

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