When everyone else already has their Christmas packed away in boxes, we finish the Christmas season with a final burst of sparkle and light, gift-making and giving. Our church …
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Webinar: Speaking to the Whole Room—Tips on Intergenerational Preaching
Resources for the webinar "Speaking to the Whole Room: Tips on Intergenerational Preaching" with presenters Mark Jefferson and Sarah Bentley Allred, hosted by Sarah …
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Vibrant Worship for All Ages: What Congregations Practicing Intergenerational Worship Have In Common
Background As a student entering my third year at Virginia Theological Seminary, I was invited to co-coordinate a Thursday evening Eucharist on campus. Our community “on the …
Practicing Prayer Intergenerationally
Our goal was to strengthen the prayer life of each child, but an added bonus has been the development of new relationships between the young and older members of our parish family. …
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An Intergenerational Epiphany Pageant
"Saints before the altar bending, watching long in hope and fear. Suddenly our hope unending, in Creation shall appear.Come and worship, come and worship, worship Christ the new …
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A Feast Fit for a Patron Saint: An Intergenerational Parish Breakfast
I believe that if you are going to celebrate a feast day in church, you better feast. Festa! I am not normally a jealous person, but lately I have been jealous of my mother’s …
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Intergenerational Event: Create Bible Stories With Legos!
"Ring a bell when the time is up and ask each table to share about their creations. This discussion will lead to deeper engagement and shared learning." Generations Engaging Bible …
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Intergenerational Program: The Velveteen Rabbit
Magic happens when a story draws adult and child into a world of make-believe. Reading together is a precious gift of time that feeds the soul and nurtures the heart. A Formation …
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Success Story: Our Intergenerational Church Caroling Party, Including Outreach
"Love and joy come to you, And to you glad Christmas too. And God bless you and send you a Happy New Year, And God send you a Happy New Year!" An Annual Caroling …