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Confirmation Spring 2025

2025 Spring Confirmation at Birmingham First April 27, 2025

Confirmation is an opportunity for students in 8th grade and over to grow in their faith, knowledge, and love of God in a fun way. In the spring the students confirm the vows they made at their baptism by being Confirmed during worship. At this time, they also become a member of the United Methodist Church. Confirmation is taught by Pastor Rachael Dunlap.

CONFIRMATION CLASS

We meet on February 23, March 2, March 9, March 16, March 30, April 6, April 13. 

Sundays at 2 PM in the Pit

Please review your personal schedules before committing to attend confirmation classes. Confirmation is held twice per year at the Birmingham campus and once over two years at the Berkley campus. If a student misses more than three classes, it is best to take confirmation at another time to have the most rewarding confirmation experience. Please visit with Pastor Rachael if you have concerns about class attendance.

MISSION EXPERIENCE/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Serving in mission is an incredible opportunity to serve God, serve others, and grow in faith! Students may serve inside the walls of the church, outside the walls, or on a mission trip. As a class we will serve the church by cleaning the CLC Café/Lobby at one of our meeting times. Participation in one additional mission project is required, but students may participate in multiple missions’ projects. Friends are welcome!

· Empty Bowls March 5, 5-7 PM (sign up on the Birmingham website fumcbirmingham.org

· Rummage Sale April 26 9 AM – noon, April 27 1-8 PM, April 28 4-8 PM, April 29 4-8 PM, April 30 4-8 PM, March 1 4-8 PM (These are the times when volunteers are needed, you can sign up with Pastor Rachael for as many or few hours as works with your schedule)

· Serving as an Acolyte

· Henderson Settlement Summer Mission Trip July 13 – 19

More mission opportunities may be found on our Missions Page

ATTEND WORSHIP

Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM, 11:00 AM in person or online at Birmingham First and

10:00 AM at Berkley First in person or online.

Worship is an important part of the Confirmation journey. At Birmingham and Berkley First, we praise God through a traditional and modern worship opportunities on Sunday mornings. While worship attendance is not recorded for confirmation purposes, Confirmation students are asked to worship regularly with their families and be active members of the worshiping community.

BE IN COMMUNITY

MS/HS Youth Group at Berkley Sundays 11:30 AM -1 PM

MS/HS Youth Sunday School at Birmingham 9:30 AM

HS Youth Group at Birmingham 4-5 PM

MS Youth Group at Birmingham 5-6 PM

FAITH STATEMENT

Confirmands will be guided throughout the confirmation journey to write a faith statement or “Creed” that articulates what they believe about their faith. Faith statements will be shared during worship on Confirmation Sunday.

CONFIRMATION SUNDAY

April 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM

It’s a big day! The students will be confirmed at the 11:00 AM worship service. Parents and extended family are invited to attend this powerful moment of faith in the life of the students! Students will share their Creeds during worship. A photographer will be present taking photos of students before and during the service.

Registration is not required.  Just join us at the first meeting on February 23!

If you have questions, please contact Pastor Rachael at rdunlap@fumcbirmingham.org

Office: 248-646-1200/Fax: 248-646-2661
1589 West Maple Road, Birmingham, MI 48009
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Chelsea-Rose Jabboori

My name is Chelsea-Rose and I am excited to be teaching in the Turquoise Room.  This is my first year teaching at First Kids.  I have many years of experience in child care and as a nanny.  I started my education with OCC and finished my CDA with TeachStone.

I come from a large family.  I am the oldest of six siblings.  We had many wonderful adventures over the years, traveling to most of the United States and some of Canada.  I have a love for nature and adventure.  I really enjoy long road trips, outdoor activities and camping.  I am an artist who enjoys painting, poetry and doing crafts.  I love to study children’s psychology and herbology.  With gentle guidance and compassion, I encourage children to explore and learn.  Children have always been my passion in life.

I am an active member of Berkley First and am happy to now be connected with Birmingham First.

I am looking forward to learning and growing with your children this school year.

Brooke Lynch

My name is Brooke Lynch, and I am excited to be your child’s classroom teacher!  This is my fourth year as a parent at First Kids Preschool and I look forward to joining the teaching staff this year.  I have a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Miami University.  I taught first grade for seven years in Chicago.  I then worked for five years as Director of Operations for a charter school management company here in Michigan.  I decided to take some time off from work once my husband Joe and I welcomed our third baby.  After two years at home with Kyle (6), Grace (4), and Griffin (2) I am thrilled to return to the classroom.  First Kids is such a special place and I feel so honored to now be part of the community as both a teacher and parent.  I can’t wait to partner with you to provide a wonderful year of fun and learning for your child!

Jillian McDonald

My name is Jillian McDonald and I am thrilled to be teaching in the Green/Orange Room.  This will be my first year teaching at First Kids Preschool.  Previously, I taught three and four-year-old preschool in the Birmingham Public Schools for six years.  Before that, I was a first grade teacher in Detroit.  Between teaching positions, I took time off to raise my three children, Madelynn, Riley and Delaney.  Madelynn and Riley are twins and will be starting their first year of college in the fall.  My daughter, Delaney will be a senior at Groves High School.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, reading, and going to my cottage in Northern Michigan.  I am so excited to be working with the four-year-olds.  As an early childhood educator, I love to make my students’ first experiences with school very memorable.  I enjoy helping them build their independence and self-confidence.  I like to encourage the building of a classroom community to promote social skills and conflict resolution.  I am so happy to begin this journey of learning with you and your child!

Gloria Fulton

My name is Gloria Fulton, and I am very excited to be teaching at First Kids Preschool.  I also work in childcare for Children and Family Ministries at Birmingham First United Methodist Church.  I am a member of the Garden of Faith Missionary Baptist Church where I currently teach Sunday school and assist with the youth choir.  For two years, I was co-leader of the Brownie troop at Upton Elementary, where my daughter attended school.  I have a bachelor’s degree in business administration from Central Michigan University and am currently working towards my Child Development Associate.  I  enjoy miniature golf, walking, traveling, and spending time with my family.