Our Story
Confirm Not Conform was developed by members of the staff of St. John's Episcopal Church in Oakland, California over the course of about eight years. They realized they wanted a confirmation program they couldn't find. So they created it themselves.
Since the program was syndicated more than 15 years ago, Confirm not Conform has been used by over 1,000 congregations throughout the United States, Canada, and beyond. It is now available in versions for Lutheran, UCC, Methodist, and Presbyterian youth, and for Adults undergoing confirmation. In 2020, we rolled out an Online add-on to underpin distance learning. We hope you'll find the program is right for you. Learn more by viewing our Frequently Asked Questions. |
Testimonials"The example of leadership, responsibility and maturity found in the first candidates made parents and guardians the next age group want their youths to participate in the program. Many people in the congregation have been asking questions such as "When do we get to say the new Confirm Not Confirm creed?" I would say that the program has had a lasting effect." Read more testimonials like this here.
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Our Philosophy and Methodology
Confirm Not Conform has designed our programs according to our methodology:
- To allow participants of all ages to speak and participate, focusing on their questions more than just our answers.
- To demonstrate our confidence that the Christian faith will stand up to honest examination. We are not afraid to show our Christian traditions, flaws and all.
- To explore the many ways people have expressed their faith through the centuries.
- To involve the wider congregation in the confirmation process, connecting youth with adults in a meaningful way.
- To empower youth to teach and lead.
- To respect participants' faithful choice about whether or not to be confirmed, and celebrates and honors them, whatever their choice may be.
Youth Program
Each license for the Confirm Not Conform Youth confirmation program includes customization guides for 5 different denominations:
These programs can be adapted for your local use or congregation. The fully downloadable program includes:
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Adult Program
Confirm Not Conform for Adults invites participants to ask the questions they've always wanted to ask and to explore their faith from an adult perspective.
The fully downloadable material includes:
Confirm Not Conform for Adults can be used concurrently with the Youth program, giving youth and parents an opportunity to discuss what each is learning, or as a separate adult formation program. |
Confirm Not Conform the Organization
Confirm Not Conform is incorporated as a 501(c)(3) - a nonprofit in the U.S. - under the legal name Come and C, Inc.
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