Confirmation 2022-2023

Notes

  • This schedule is subject to change.
  • Family, mentors, and friends are invited to participate in field trips.
  • Certain requirements of this program will involve additional time, including attending committee meetings and meeting with Consistory.

Schedule

  • Ongoing – Confirmation class meeting, most Sundays, 9 a.m. This is an ongoing program for teens that Pastor Lori will teach and is part of the 80% attendance.
  • March 12, 2023 – Confirmation class meeting after worship with Pastor Lori and mentors until 2 p.m.
  • March 26, 2023
    • Baked Potato Lunch to benefit the windows fund
    • Extra credit opportunity: more family members volunteer = more extra credit hours
  • March 31, 2023 – visit to Temple Beth El in Allentown on Springhouse Road
  • April 6, 2023
    • Maundy Thursday
    • Extra credit or make-up opportunity for attending evening worship
  • April 7, 2023
    • Good Friday
    • Extra credit or make-up opportunity for attending evening worship
  • April 16, 2023 – Confirmation class meeting after worship with Pastor Lori and mentors until 2 p.m.
  • Saturday, date TBA, 2023 – visit to Safe Harbor
  • May 21, 2023 – Confirmation class meeting after worship with Pastor Lori and mentors until 2 p.m.
  • June, July, August 2023
    • Events to be announced for the summer to be decided based on scheduling availability
    • Ideas include service projects, go to a movie, etc.
  • August 15, 2023 – meet with Consistory during their monthly meeting
  • September 10, 2023 – meet at 9 a.m. in sanctuary for Confirmation practice, get robes, and so on
  • September 17, 2023 – Confirmation Sunday
    • Celebration brunch at 9 a.m. with parents, mentors, and friends
    • Rite of Confirmation during 10:15 a.m. worship

Past Events

  • September 11, 2022
    • Sunday school starts, meeting weekly from 9 to 10 a.m.
    • This is an ongoing program for teens that Pastor Lori will teach and is part of the 80% attendance beginning September 18.
  • September 18, 2022
    • Confirmation orientation meeting after worship with Pastor Lori, parents, and potential mentors until 2 p.m.
    • Registration is required to ensure we have enough food.
    • Today begins counting worship and Sunday school attendance for 80% tracking.
  • October 1, 2022
    • Upper Milford Community Day, noon – 3 p.m.
    • OZ UCC booth with coin toss game
    • Extra credit available for helping at this event
    • NOTE: We did not participate in this event due to weather.
  • October 23, 2022 – Confirmation class meeting after worship with Pastor Lori and mentors until 2 p.m.
  • November 12, 2022 – help with basket auction and social
  • November 20, 2022 – Confirmation class meeting after worship with Pastor Lori and mentors until 2 p.m.
  • December 4, 2022 – Confirmation class meeting after worship with Pastor Lori and mentors until 2 p.m.
  • January 8, 2023 – Confirmation class meeting after worship with Pastor Lori and mentors until 2 p.m.
  • February 5, 2023 – Confirmation class meeting after worship with Pastor Lori and mentors until 2 p.m.
  • February 22, 2023
    • Ash Wednesday
    • Extra credit or make-up opportunity for attending evening worship

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Our Mission Statement

The mission of our church is to be a congregation devoted to our community where we experience and share the loving presence of God by teaching the Good News of Jesus Christ, by celebrating God’s Word in the Bible, and through loving service to all people.

Postal Mail Address

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Old Zionsville UCC
P. O. Box 215
Old Zionsville, PA 18068

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5981 Fountain Road
Zionsville, PA 18092