Envisioning a church for all generationsAssembly welcomes Chris Barnett, Intergenerational Consultant They say that one of the most influential factors in the nurture and development of the next generation is their environment.It may be no surprise then that Chris Barnett, one of the biggest champions of intergenerational ministry in the Uniting Church, grew up in genuinely […]
That’s a wrap on IntergenerationalWritten by Bethany Broadstock My daughter is almost three years old now, and if you’ve ever spent time with an overly verbal toddler or young child you’ll know that ‘why?’ becomes a constant question. Children around this age embody a curiosity about the world that leaves them dissatisfied with hearing about […]
‘Our heart for God’s renewal’: Intergenerational at Trinity Alberton Uniting Church When Pastor Simon Story was called to leadership at Trinity Alberton Uniting Church just outside Adelaide’s CBD, it was a long way from the secular roles he and his partner Leesa had held in the years before. With a strong call to ministry, a passion […]
Connecting generations through play“The importance of play is ageless. Play brings people together!” So begins the case made for Intergenerational Playgroups on the website of Playgroup Australia. The ABC TV Program, Old People’s Home for 4 Year Olds, which first aired in 2019, powerfully demonstrated how bringing different generations together to ‘play’ is transformational for […]
A Gospel proclaimed by all agesSomething new and lifegiving is happening at Eaglehawk Uniting Church, located in the historic goldfield city of Bendigo in country Victoria. The older and younger generations of this community have begun to take steps outside of their normal roles and expectations. Take a look at the newest members of the […]
Celebrating an intergenerational AdventChris Barnett (Intergenerational Ministry – Children & Families, Synod of Victoria and Tasmania) has shared these two opportunities for ministry agents looking to include creative intergenerational resources and ideas in planning for Advent. Intergenerational is one of the strategic pillars of the Assembly, encouraging us to think about how we make our […]