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Intergenerational Lenten Gatherings in the Church

How will you do Lent?

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All God’s Children: The Church Family Gathers for Lent

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No one would have been surprised with a restless, noisy congregation as this was the end of a LOGOS evening. And it was a worship service with lots of readings and unfamiliar songs. But it wasn't restless or noisy.

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Intergenerational Lenten Gatherings in the Church

Posted by Liz Perraud at

As the Lenten season approaches, here are a few ideas for using GenOn’s “All God’s Children: The Church Family Gathers for Lent” resource...

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How will you do Lent?

Posted by Liz Perraud at

How will you experience Lent in your church this year and include multiple generations? Not just people of a span of ages in the building at the same time--or even in the same room--but gathered to build relationships with one another. Intentionally. Could you hold an Ash Wednesday worship service that is experiential and engaging where children and youth are not only participants but leaders as well? How about a gathering around the table for a shared meal (midweek dinner or Saturday breakfast or Sunday lunch) with wondering questions about scriptures where anyone can ask and anyone can answer? If you have...

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So many ideas for Lent!

Posted by Liz Perraud at

Bring all ages together on a day that works for your church to study the story of Jesus teaching Nicodemus. The menu suggestion offers...

 

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All God’s Children: The Church Family Gathers for Lent

Posted by Liz Perraud at

Many faith communities are discovering the joy when all ages join together on the spiritual journey.The mingling of innocence and maturity, playfulness and reverence creates a bold and bigger vision of the church as the body of Christ. Intergenerational events provide opportunities for building relationships with God, relationships with the church community, and a chance to open wide the arms of Christ to every person. Church programs often separate people by age for education and fellowship activities. GenOn Ministries has created “All God’s Children: The Church Family Gathers” series to meet the need for generations to learn and grow together,...

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