Join a conversation about learning, worshiping, and serving together with those who are at different places on their lifelong journeys of faith formation.
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The number of people who find themselves in the “third third of life” (age 55 and up) is increasing—dramatically. Is your church ready for the challenges and opportunities of this new reality?
There are people in your church who are just waiting for someone to ask them to share their years of accumulated wisdom. How might you make space for that amazing gift?
Faith Formation Ministries is excited to present a workshop at Inspire 2019 about faith formation for people age 60 and above.
You are invited to this one-day conference on March 30, 2019 at the 105 Gibson Centre in Markham. The event is sponsored by representatives of the Christian Community and friends, all experienced in engaging with the aging population.
Community CRC in Kitchener has developed a 5-week intergenerational curriculum that studies the history and decisions of the Synod of Dort. We humbly offer this study for churches to try.
In Canada today, there are 1,200-1,300 people turning 65 years of age every day. In the U.S., 10,000 Boomers reach that milestone birthday each day. Is your church aware of and ready to offer Christ’s love to a growing elderly population?
Looking for a Sunday morning learning experience which engages all ages? Check out LIFT (Living in Faith Together), a new intergenerational Sunday school curriculum from GenOn Ministries.
Shortly after our grandchild was born, I began to build her a crib. It was a process. And even though the plans were in place, we had to make adjustments. I wonder if ministry in our churches might be like this?
Are you an Organist, Volunteer or Professional Musician, Worship Planner, Pastor, Visual Artist, Children/Youth Leader, or Worshiper? If so, this conference is designed for you!
This free online resource toolkit from Faith Formation Ministries shares dozens of ideas for how intergenerational ministry helps children, teens, and adults worship, learn, serve, and grow together.
This free online resource toolkit from Faith Formation Ministries introduces four important "Building Blocks of Faith" and shares practical ideas for how to use them to assess and strengthen all of your church's ministries.
GenOn Ministries is seeking 10-15 churches to pilot LIFT (their new intergenerational relationship-building curriculum) for four weeks.
This two-page resource from Faith Formation Ministries shares ten tips for building intergenerational worship practices that engage children, teens, and adults at your church.
Remembering CRC Christmas programs of the 1950's.
Our deacons are planning our annual seniors Christmas dinner and we are looking for a simple and interactive activity. Any ideas?
Grandparents have incredible potential to influence the next generation — and a Biblical mandate to do it. The Legacy Coalition website has tools to help grandparents.
Rather than adding another program or creating a new ministry team, here’s one idea for enhancing one event most church members already enjoy: Add a storytelling activity to your next planned potluck.
Spiritual growth can’t be programmed, but great resources are important. As someone who is part of an intergenerational small group, I wanted to share some of my favorite resources!
This two-page resource from Faith Formation Ministries shares ten practical tips for building intergenerational ministry with children, teens, and adults.
Youth ministry often gives opportunities for our creative energies be used in many ways. . .From organizing a snowball fight at a Classis meeting to hockey games between church councils and youth to modifying curriculum.
At Faith Formation Ministries we believe so strongly in the benefits of intergenerational service that we devoted a whole section of our online Intergenerational Church toolkit to serving together.
This free resource on The Lord's Supper gives instructions for worship stations that connect people with each part of the prayer. You'll also find links to songs, ways to include younger children, and more.
My parents always saw my sister and I as integral parts of their ministry, knowing that we had valuable contributions to make. And yet they did not force us to get involved; they extended an invitation.
The day 5-year-old Axel brought his plastic blue guitar to church, he found a place between the drummer and guitarist, and began to play. No one laughed or made a fuss. Axel knows his gifts are valued.
Christian Horizons Family Retreat, taking place at Elim Lodge in Peterborough from August 27 to September 1, 2017, is seeking short-term missionaries to partner with families affected by disability.