Explore.8910 is our newly designed confirmation group for 8th–10th graders, meeting monthly for hands-on learning opportunities in the community.
During the 2025 – 2026 academic year, Explore.8910 is all about immersion experiences—hands-on learning, service, and faith exploration happening at least once a month. Some experiences are designed for students and parents to participate in together.
Explore.8910 is about faith in action, meaningful experiences, and building community.
Don’t miss out—get involved this year!
Upcoming Experiences:
☕ Breakfast Club
Sundays, once a month at 10:30 AM
Winter & Spring Dates:
Meet at Peace
Enjoy breakfast, conversation, and faith discussions with pastors (and occasional guests). Friends welcome!
Here is the schedule and topics. Each week we will meet at 10:30AM to 11:30AM. Each topic will include different approaches to covering material including art, guest panels for discussion, interactive conversations with guests, service aspects, etc.:
Feb. 8 Topic: Baptism, Why it Matters, What it Does
Feb. 15 Topic: Holy Communion: Why it Matters, What it Does
Feb. 22 Topic: Affirmation of Baptism: Why it Matters, What it Does
March 1 Topic: Prayer + Lord’s Prayer: Why it Matters, What it Does
March 8 Topic: The Bible: Why it Matters, What it Does
March 15 Topic: The Apostle’s Creed: What it is, Why it Matters, How it Impacts us
March 22 Spring break weekend 1: No Class
March 29 Spring break weekend 2: No Class
April 5 Easter: No Class
April 12 PKaren at a Retreat: No Class
April 19 Prep for Affirmation of Baptism Worship Part 1 (Prep includes all 8-10 graders)
April 26 Prep for Affirmation of Baptism Worship Part 2 (Prep includes all 8-10 graders)
May 3 Affirmation of Baptism (Rite of Confirmation) for 10th grade students at 9:00 AM
Support Roles for Affirm. of Baptism Service by 8th and 9th graders at 9:00 AM
Ongoing & Additional Opportunities
- Independent Study
Explore faith your way—talk to Pastor Karen Locken about project ideas.
📧 karen.locken@explorepeace.org - Ignite the Spark
Join an intergenerational team with seed money to bless our community in creative ways.
👉 Learn more in the Narthex or HERE.
📧 peace@explorepeace.org - PYLT Team
8th graders can serve as junior partners; 9th & 10th graders can become full members. PYLT helps lead Route.567 and KiX groups.
📧 Interested? karen.locken@explorepeace.org