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and community in your church

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Why intergenerational?

Most churches are multi-generational. With intentionality, a church can become intergenerational, transforming to a new way of being the church—growing disciples, and impacting the world for Jesus Christ in the way, we believe, God intended. This transformation brings about a sense of belonging for all, to be in relationship as equal parts of the body of Christ—the intergenerational church.

As generations mutually invest in one another, relationships deepen, transforming the church from doing intergenerational programming to thriving as an intergenerational community. Christ-centered community draws us all closer to God.

Learn why intergenerational ministry can strengthen your church
 

Intergenerational Worship Workshop

Wednesday, January 22
1:00-2:15pm EST
$20/person, online
Click box to the right to sign up

Explore the topic of intergenerational worship.
Evaluate your current worship services through an intergenerational lens.
Discuss benefits and best practices.
Discover what GenOn offers to support your congregation.

Youth Summit 2025

Sunday July 27-Saturday August 2
Wheeling, WV

Come and experience a week of Christian community in a casual retreat setting at our Youth Summit, where we worship, fellowship, study, and serve in mission. All denominations are welcome, and no group is too large or too small.

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GENeratiONs Together

Free, online workshop
Thursday, January 30

7:30 – 8:30pm EST

Led by Betsy Dishman and Brian Watson

Discover what GenOn offers to support intergenerational church communities. We’ll explore foundational tenets of intergenerational ministry, paths to develop intergenerational community, and resources that support intergenerational gatherings. 

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"As a child of the church, I feel included and loved. I like doing things at my church because they include children in almost everything. It’s good to have friends my age here as well as friends younger and older. We help each other love and serve God.” 

Intergenerational ministry participant

Connect two or more generations with LIFT (Living in Faith Together)

LIFT gives your church the opportunity to bring two or more generations together in 45-60 minute sessions any time that works for your church. 

Find out more about LIFT

Gather two or more generations with God's World in Community

God's World brings people of different ages together for 20-30 minute sessions. With time for reading Scripture, doing a creative activity in response, and praying together, God's World helps grow faith and relationships.

Find out more about God's World in Community