Confirmation
The Rite of Confirmation is celebrated on Reformation Sunday each year that we have youth ready to be confirmed. Confirmation is the act of affirming one’s Baptism (especially if one was baptized as an infant) and becoming an adult member of the congregation. Our Confirmation program at Abiding Presence is three years long, for youth in 6th-8th grade. The class meets September through May weekly (except for weeks when the Rochester Community Schools are on break.) Each one of the three years of instruction focus on three topics in turn: Old Testament, New Testament, and Luther’s Small Catechism. In preparation for the Rite of Confirmation the youth meet with Pastor Sharon in the fall of the 9th grade year to prepare a statement of faith that is presented on the evening before Reformation Sunday.
This Week's Events...
- December 15, 2018
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- December 16, 2018
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Good Gifts Fair
December 16, 2018 9:00 am - 11:30 am
The Caring for Others Ministry will once again host The Good Gifts Fair for holiday shopping. All the gifts that are purchased benefit organizations and individuals who work to make our world a more just and peaceful place.
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Moravian Lovefeast Worship
December 16, 2018 9:30 am - 11:30 am
1550 Walton Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309, USA -
Intergenerational Faith Formation
December 16, 2018 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Our lesson on Mary & Elizabeth will include learning their story, then exploring the story of the birth of Jesus with child friendly nativity sets. The best part is that each family gets to take a nativity set home to use through January 6th, the Day of the Epiphany.
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- December 17, 2018
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- December 20, 2018
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Thursday Morning Book Study
December 20, 2018 10:00 am - 11:30 am
The Thursday Morning study group is reading Anne Lamott's book titled Almost Everything: Notes on Hope, which is a collection of essays on life and faith. In humorous and poignant stories, she discusses the challenges and joys of being human in the time in which we live. Please join us Thursday Morning in the conference room of the church office. Newcomers are always welcome.
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