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 will recieve 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 Rev Kelsey Kresse, Pastor for Youth and College.
October 2021
Spring 22
Upcoming Events
There is NO Youth Wednesday this week because it is Veteran’s Day!
6th-12th graders are invited to join us for Youth Wednesdays at Abiding Presence.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Youth Music with Dr. Dave (6th-12th Grade)
No prior musical experience is required. You can sign-up and find more information here. If you have any questions, reach out to our Music Minister, Dr. Dave.
6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group with Pastor Kelsey (6th-12th Grade)
Wednesday November 18th is going to be a very special edition of Youth Wednesdays!!
To celebrate out students' love for Cranberry Sauce and everything Thanksgiving, we're doing Friendsgiving! Please sign up here to send something with your student for our special dinner. We will not be ordering pizza that night. If you have any questions or your student has dietary restrictions, please email Pastor Kelsey at pastorkresse@abidingpresence.net
Middle and High School Synod Youth Event
6th-12th grade
November 20-22
Skycroft Retreat Center, Middletown MD
Registration due October 15
There is NO Youth Wednesday November 25th because we have our joint Thanksgiving Eve Service with Temple B’nai Shalom.
6th-12th graders are invited to join us for Youth Wednesdays at Abiding Presence.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Youth Music with Dr. Dave (6th-12th Grade)
No prior musical experience is required. You can sign-up and find more information here. If you have any questions, reach out to our Music Minister, Dr. Dave.
6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group with Pastor Kelsey (6th-12th Grade)
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey for devotions at 6:30 p.m. After have pizza for dinner and then split games or projects. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student to help cover the cost of the pizza. You can donate for the whole semester or one week at a time here.
6th-12th graders are invited to join us for Youth Wednesdays at Abiding Presence.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Youth Music with Dr. Dave (6th-12th Grade)
No prior musical experience is required. You can sign-up and find more information here. If you have any questions, reach out to our Music Minister, Dr. Dave.
6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group with Pastor Kelsey (6th-12th Grade)
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey for devotions at 6:30 p.m. After have pizza for dinner and then split games or projects. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student to help cover the cost of the pizza. You can donate for the whole semester or one week at a time here.
6th-12th graders are invited to join us for Youth Wednesdays at Abiding Presence.
5:30-6:30 p.m. Youth Music with Dr. Dave (6th-12th Grade)
No prior musical experience is required. You can sign-up and find more information here. If you have any questions, reach out to our Music Minister, Dr. Dave.
6:30-8:00 p.m. Youth Group with Pastor Kelsey (6th-12th Grade)
Youth can join Pastor Kelsey for devotions at 6:30 p.m. After have pizza for dinner and then split games or projects. We are asking for a suggested donation of $5/student to help cover the cost of the pizza. You can donate for the whole semester or one week at a time here.
Friday, 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 $37/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 15.
If you have any questions, please feel free to email Pastor Kelsey Kresse or Ms. Michaela Silvis.