Grace Youth
Grace United Methodist Youth (GUMY) exists to empower, educate and equip our youth (6th-12th grade) to love God, live like Jesus and change the world.
We believe that through intentionally connecting with God and others, regularly devoting time to Scripture and prayer and frequently serving our community and world, we can build a strong foundation that will support a lifelong relationship with Christ.
Times: 9-10am Sundays, 6:30-8:00pm Wednesdays
Location: Youth Room (3rd floor)
Confirmation Registration is now open!
Confirmation is open for students 8th grade or above who want to become active members at GUMC, and grow in their relationship with God, other students, adult mentors and learn more about who they are in the world.
An information meeting and pizza dinner for students and parents and mentors is on February 8th, 6:30-8pm.
Classes begin February 15th, and the Confirmation Ceremony occurs on Sunday, May 7th at the 9am service.
Classes will be every Wednesday, 6:30-8pm. The first half-hour Confirmation participates in GUMY Youth Group, playing games and hanging out in the Youth Room.. At 7, Confirmation separates to be with their mentors and teaching pastors for class.
REGISTER HERE FOR CONFIRMATION
We will provide a safe, loving and welcoming atmosphere. Confirmation classes are designed with every youth in mind. Every effort will be made to welcome youth, to listen to their individual needs and desires for the Confirmation program and to engage them in learning and activities that will allow them to meet new people and make friends. We will strive to engage students through videos, fun activities and games, projects, service, meaningful conversation. We will work together with you as a family, to bring the knowledge of faith and God’s love to every student, encouraging Confirmands to grow in a personal relationship with Jesus Christ that will hold them in their ups and downs of life.
When does Confirmation Meet?
Confirmation Meets Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, from February 14th to May 5th.
We have found that when classes meet on a weekly basis, there is greater consistency in overall understanding with regular review and reinforcement; connections among class members grow stronger when they meet often; and most importantly, the ultimate decision about a relationship with Jesus Christ and the church is made from a depth of comprehension that comes from the regularity of study and worship.
What does Confirmation Study?
Most of what is taught in Confirmation centers on building a relationship with God through the grace of Jesus Christ. Secondarily, we learn about the workings and history of the United Methodist Church. We will talk about other denominations and ways of worship, but the focus will be on who we are and whose we are as children of the living God! The Confirmation process and journey has always been a deep priority of our ministry at Grace.
What is the Goal of Confirmation?
Our goal is for students to:
1. Make an informed and empowered decision to be Confirmed or not-both are totally acceptable decisions!
2. Develop strong relationships with other students, their mentors and GUMC ministry leaders
3. Learn more about the Christian faith and how it applies (or doesn’t apply) to their life-story and worldview
As an adult leader you’ll be equipped with materials to help facilitate conversation with your student, in conjunction with the teaching of the pastor. The purpose of Confirmation is to help students discover what they believe, who they are, where they stand in the world and to nurture students in their faith by helping them grow in their relationship with Christ and with one another.
Each Confirmation session involves a time of teaching, guided conversation, and focused time between mentors and students, as well as engage in interactive activities with one another.
REGISTER HERE TO BE A CONFIRMATION MENTOR
When does Confirmation Meet? What’s the time commitment?
Confirmation Meets Wednesdays, 6:30-8pm, from March 23rd to June 1st, which is 10 weeks. Each ninety minute session is group-oriented and interactive.
What does Confirmation Study? Do I need to be a theologian to mentor?
Confirmation is about helping students learn who they are to God, and who God is to them. You do not need to be a seminary graduate to be a mentor. All that is asked is that you be honest, authentic, ask probing questions, and most importantly, listen to the student as they share and learn and grow. Your experience, journey and wisdom is valuable! Most of what is taught in Confirmation centers on building a relationship with God through the grace of Jesus Christ, and the lens of Christianity that is the United Methodist denomination.
Each week the church provides material, content and does the bulk of the teaching. Your main role is to help students know that there is someone supporting them, caring for them, and affirming them as they go through the Confirmation journey.
We will have a Mission Trip Information Meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd, from 7-8pm in the Grace Gathering Room. We’ll discuss dates, costs, trip details and have forms available!
Trip costs cover transportation, lodging, food and any work-project resources needed.
We will have a Mission Trip Information Meeting on Tuesday, January 23rd, from 7-8pm in the Grace Gathering Room. We’ll discuss dates, costs, trip details and have forms available!
