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Sunday LIFT Winter Sessions Now Available!

Posted by Tracey Daniels at Oct 03, 2018

Winter units for intergenerational Sunday faith formation: Advent - A four-week journey through the scriptures of Matthew, helping participants prepare for the arrival of Christ. (4 sessions) Adventure Awaits - Take off on an adventure as you travel through scripture, hearing stories from Egypt and Asia and learning the reasons why people were traveling in the New Testament. (4 sessions) Snuggle Up with God - Pushes participants to spend time in relationship as we grow our faith and enjoy the end of the winter season. (4 sessions) Sessions available here! Sunday LIFT is GenOn Ministries’ Sunday morning faith formation intergenerational curriculum....

A Shift Toward Intergenerational Ministry in the Reformed Church?

Posted by Liz Perraud at Aug 04, 2018

"...working to de-emphasize age and stage Christian Education, and instead focus on lifelong Christian Education and Faith Formation, especially intergenerational ministry.”

Sunday LIFT is HERE, and We Have a Special Discount for You!

Posted by Tracey Daniels at Jul 04, 2018

GenOn Ministries is excited to introduce our brand new intergenerational Sunday morning curriculum, Sunday LIFT (Living in Faith Together). The fall unit – AVAILABLE NOW! – features 12 60-minute sessions (with options for 45-minute sessions) in three themes – Seeds to Harvest, Gather Together Family and Friends, and Fall Feasting. This fully downloadable curriculum uses fewer teachers and leaders, has individual sessions rather than cumulative lessons for those with sporadic attendance, meets in one room around tables, and includes a snack, activity, Bible study, and worship based on the session’s theme. Use discount code LIFTEARLY by August 15 for a...

Two Questions: Cory Seibel

Posted by Tracey Daniels at May 06, 2018

What keeps you up at night?

I wear a number of hats. Each gives me lots to think about. As a pastor, I am devoted to fostering connections between the generations within my church and to helping people of all ages grow in faith. This work gives me lots to celebrate. But it isn’t without its challenges. While these challenges sometimes occupy my thoughts at night, this provides opportunities to reflect on what I’m experiencing, to pray, and to imagine creative possibilities for nurturing intergenerational community.

Build Cross-Generational Relationships on Sunday Mornings

Posted by Tracey Daniels at Apr 03, 2018

What is Sunday LIFT?
A curriculum for churches that are looking to build cross-generational relationships on Sunday mornings. It can take the place of other Christian education or formation ministries or be used in addition to programming that already exists within your church.