Celebrating Your Achievement
Each year, Clarkston United Methodist Church celebrates our high school graduates with a special Graduation Sunday! This day honors your accomplishments and marks an exciting milestone in your journey.
Join us on Sunday, May 17 for a special breakfast with your family and fellow graduates at 9:30 AM, followed by recognition during our 11:00 AM worship service. Please bring your cap and gown to wear during the service.
Register by May 1
Breakfast
9:30 AM
Worship Service
11:00 AM
Graduation Sunday Schedule
Sunday, May 17, 2026
9:30 AM
Graduate Breakfast
Join us for a special breakfast in your honor, with your family and fellow graduates in the Community Center.
10:45 AM
Gather for Worship
Graduates arrive in the gathering area wearing caps and gowns for group photos and preparation.
11:00 AM
Graduation Worship Service
During the worship service, we recognize each graduate and present scholarship recipients. Please bring your cap and gown.
After Service
Graduate Recognition Reception
Join us for light refreshments and photo opportunities with family and church members.
What We'll Need From You
Please submit the following by May 1 so we can prepare for our celebration.
Photos
Senior Photo
A recent professional or high-quality senior portrait
Baptism Photo (if available) or Baby Photo
A photo from your baptism at CUMC or another church
CUMC Activities
Photos of you participating in church activities, mission trips, youth group, etc.
Information
You'll be asked to write a short biography (3 or 4 paragraphs) for the program that includes things like:
CUMC Experience
A short paragraph about your experience at CUMC (favorite memory, what the church has meant to you, etc.)
Faith Journey
A brief reflection on how your faith has grown through your church involvement
Future Plans
Your post-graduation plans (college, career, military, gap year, etc.)
Frequently Asked Questions
Graduates should wear their cap and gown for the worship service. For the breakfast, dress comfortably but appropriately for church.
Each graduate may bring immediate family members to the breakfast. There is no limit for the worship service, so extended family and friends are welcome.
We understand some graduates may be unable to attend. We'll still include you in our celebration materials if you submit your information. The service will also be live-streamed.
Scholarship information for 2026 will be announced when available. Check back here or contact the church office for updates.
Register for Graduation Sunday
We can't wait to celebrate with our 2026 graduates on May 17! Please register and submit your photos by May 1.