On Wednesday, September 27, 2023 parent(s)/guardian(s), and their child from both St. John's Church and Hope United Church are invited to join me (Pastor Deb) at St. John's Church to learn more about the Confirmation Exploration Program, and if desired, to register. You do not have to be a member of either congregation for your child to attend these classes.
This two-year program is open to all entering seventh grade or above. Each year runs from October through April. Classes are held most Wednesdays that C-FC is in session, from 3:30pm - 5:00pm at St. John's Church. Students can miss up to four classes each year without needing to make-up the work. At the conclusion of two years in the program and meeting the other requirements a student can choose to be Confirmed.
During the classes I lead students in exploring their faith, asking questions, and reflecting on what it means for them to be a Christian disciple of Jesus. I use games, videos, discussions, art, and other creative expressions as well as traditional lectures. In addition we’ll engage in-class service projects, worship participation, and a retreat. Students will also meet with a mentor from their home church once a month when class is in session to further explore their faith. These and other requirements will be reviewed in more detail at orientation. If you would like a list of the full requirements prior to that, please contact me and I will gladly provide them.
If you are considering sending your child to these classes but are unsure, please come to Orientation to ask questions and learn more. If you are unable to make that meeting, or have questions you would like to ask directly, please contact me or the Church.
God’s grace and peace.
Pastor Deb Kunkel
03 S Hill Street
Fountain City, WI
PO Box 130
Church: 608.687.3277
Cell: 239.994.2528
pastorstjohnsuccfc@gmail.comIn 1957 St. John’s Evangelical and Reformed Church became St. John’s United Church of Christ as a result of a merger. The denominations of the Congregational Christian Church, along with Evangelical and Reformed Church joined to form United Church of Christ. UCC is a distinct and diverse community of Christians that came together as one church. They joined faith and actions and currently are over 5,000 churches with nearly one million members across the U.S. The UCC serves God in the co-creation of a just and sustainable world. The UCC is a church of “firsts,” a church of extravagant welcome, and a church where “…they may all be one”.
