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:
🌱 Servant Event: Harvesting Carrots at Cellanie Farms
Friday, October 17 – Time TBD (Late Morning/Early Afternoon)
Open to Grades 7–10
Join Pastor Doug and the Cellanie Farms staff to glean the fields and harvest the last of this year’s carrots. So far, Cellanie Farms has donated over $6,500 worth of produce to the Waunakee Food Pantry this season!
📧 Sign up: karen.locken@explorepeace.org
🌍 Field Trip: Aldo Leopold Shack Tour & Creation Care Event
Saturday, October 25 – 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Open to Grades 7–10 • Cost: $15
Experience the historic Aldo Leopold Shack with Dr. Tim Van Deelen, Wildlife Biology Professor and Chair of the UW–Madison Department once led by Aldo Leopold himself. Explore creation care, try out hands-on art projects with Suzanne Sackett, and reflect with pastors as theologians-in-residence.
📧 Sign up: karen.locken@explorepeace.org
☕ Breakfast Club
Sundays, once a month at 10:30 AM
Fall Dates: November 9 & December 7
Meet at Peace
Enjoy breakfast, conversation, and faith discussions with pastors (and occasional guests). Friends welcome!
📧 Sign up opportunities will be sent by email before each gathering.
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 - Art Classes
Example: Watercolor as Play, Practice & Prayer
Tuesday, October 21 – 6:30–7:45 PM
Led by Suzanne Sackett & Pastor Karen Locken. More opportunities coming soon! - Who is Jesus? Forums
Wednesdays, October 15, November 5 & December 3 – 6:15–7:00 PM
Short teachings followed by discussion.
📧 Sign up: karen.locken@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 - Affirmation of Baptism (Confirmation)
For 10th graders—celebrated in the fall or spring. Options include group or individual services.
Possible group dates: February 22, March 1, or March 8
📧 Email your preference to karen.locken@explorepeace.org