Generations

"I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your old folk will dream dreams, your young folk will see visions.

Joel 2:28

Each different generation is a blessing to the church.

We partner with God as we are led to support people at all stages of the life journey and to share our faith across generations.

From the assemblies of God's people in Deuteronomy to the early church in Acts, people of all ages have been valued within the community of faith. How do we encourage all ages to be involved and enable everyone to contribute to the lives of our congregations and communities?

Share

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Share stories about:

  • a time when you have felt that the interaction with someone from a different generation has been particularly powerful.
  • how you have been inspired or helped in your own faith by someone much younger or older than you.
  • a time you were encouraged to do something or entrusted with responsibility as a young person.

Reflect

Reflect on:

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  • your own stories and on those you have heard from others.
  • what it means to be good stewards of all generations.
  • whether and to what extent all generations are encouraged to take a full role in the life of your congregation.
  • what opportunities there are for the church to engage with younger and older people in the local community.


Act

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You might consider:

  • reviewing all of your congregation's activities (including decision-making processes) and agreeing how people of all ages can be more intentionally included.
  • choosing a time to hold an intergenerational event, involving people of all ages in its planning and delivery.
  • identifying and engaging with community groups working with younger or older people in your area.
  • celebrating and sharing the impact of your Generations stories.

Contact your Stewardship Consultant for support and resources to support this theme.