What is Confirmation?
United Methodists use the term “confirmation” to mark the first time a baptized Christian (usually a student in middle school) publicly “confirms” their intention to live the vows of the baptismal and membership covenant and so becomes a professing member of the local congregation and The United Methodist Church.
At Asbury, confirmation is a year-long faith journey. Each week, confirmands meet weekly during the 9:45 a.m. Sunday School hour in the RESET Student Space. Twice a year – each fall and spring – the students attend weekend trips to help them examine and develop their own faith. In May, students have the opportunity to become full members of The United Methodist Church and Asbury.
Asbury also believes confirmation is a Milestone, a special event designed to support sixth graders (as well as seventh and eighth graders) where they are and help parents navigate the teenage years.
Registration for the 2025/2026 confirmation class is now open!
We’ll begin the year with a Covenant Service on Sunday, August 10 at 9:45 a.m. This is a special time for both students and parents to start the journey together. The first confirmation class will begin Sunday, August 17. Mark your calendar for these other important dates:
October 10–13 – Epworth Retreat (3-night retreat at Epworth by the Sea in St. Simons Island, Georgia)
April 10-12 – Spring Retreat (This is the climactic experience of the confirmation journey!)
May 15 – Confirmation Rehearsal and Family Dinner
May 17 – Confirmation Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in Traditional Worship