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This is a recorded series of webinars from the Church of Scotland exploring a theology of intergenerational church, stories of change and insights from the Scriptures.

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Intergenerational Church Webinar Dec 2020 Part 1

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Church of Scotland Learning - Being an Intergenerational Church

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Church of Scotland Learning - Being an Intergenerational Church

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The module 'Being an Intergenerational Church' on Church of Scotland Learning explores what it means to be intergenerational and how congregations might take the first step. If you aren't already signed up for Church of Scotland Learning, there's information on how to access it using this link.

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On our new online platform you will find a variety of materials which we hope will be of interest and help to anyone who is part of a local congregation.

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Intergenerate UK is an ecumenical network (of which the Church of Scotland is a member) supporting the development of intergenerational ministry across the UK. They run a series of webinars and provide resources for further thinking on the website.

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A network for those in the UK engaged in Intergenerational Church

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Roots is an ecumenical publication, supported by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, which produces weekly lectionary-based resources for worship and learning, with a focus on intergenerational ministry.

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Taking the twelve disciples a long way north, Jesus wants to know if they have understood who he is yet. In the shadow of empire, they declare him to be king, and he assures them that this confession will help them break the grip of that empire on them and others.

This week we are asked to think about the specialness of Jesus, and what it means for us, not in terms of our privileges, but in terms of our responsibilities. How do we organise ourselves to become a useful part of God's mission in Jesus?

This week we explore having confidence in Jesus.

Scroll down and click on the buttons to find this week's resources.

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Taking the twelve disciples a long way north, Jesus wants to know if they have understood who he is yet. In the shadow of empire, they declare him to be king, and he assures them that this confession will help them break the grip of that empire on them and others.

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Being an Intergenerational Church: Practices to Bring the Generations Back Together by Suzi Farrant, Darren Philip

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This book by Suzi Farrant and Darren Philip explores practices to bring the generations back together in the Church of Scotland and is available from Saint Andrew Press.

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Being an Intergenerational Church Practices to Bring the Generations Back Together by Suzi Farrant, Darren Philip - Paperback / softback - 9781800830363

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Buy Being an Intergenerational Church Practices to Bring the Generations Back Together by Suzi Farrant, Darren Philip Paperback / softback from St Andrew Press - ISBN: 9781800830363

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Messy Church is a way of being church for families and others. It is Christ-centred, for all ages, based on creativity, hospitality and celebration. In addition to several books and 'Get Messy' magazine, the website contains a range of downloadable resources for those running Messy Church.

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Fischy Music produce a wide range of songs and accompanying resources for churches and schools which help support children's mental and emotional wellbeing. Many are suitable for use in intergenerational worship.

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Season 2 of the Roots for Churches podcast explores the foundations of intergenerational church, including some examples from our Presbytery.

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The Roots for Churches podcast | Roots for Churches

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Interviews exploring intergenerational ministry, worship, preaching, theology, the Bible, children’s and youth groups. Roots produces weekly lectionary based resources for churches to support worship and learning for all ages. Find out more at www.roots…

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A practical step-by-step guide to running intergenerational events and activities produced by Scripture Union New Zealand.

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A practical step-by-step guide to begin to create places and spaces for all the generations to connect - with God and with each other. Created right here in Aotearoa, New Zealand!

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Exploring Generosity offers a series of 12 ready to use intergenerational sessions, with additional ideas to adapt them to your own context - over 300 ideas in total!

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Godly Play Scotland is a non profit making, voluntary organisation which was set up in 2010. Our aim is encourage and support Godly Play practitioners across Scotland and to help anyone interested in Godly Play to find out what it's all about.

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Godly Play is an approach based on Montessori principles. The method is particularly suitable if you are looking for a different or complementary approach to Christian education. Although it was initially aimed at children, it is equally suitable for all age groups and in many different situations.

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Mark Arnold (The Additional Needs Blogfather) is the Additional Needs Ministry Director for Urban Saints’ pioneering additional needs ministry, including training, consultancy, conference speaking and resourcing: http://www.urbansaints.org/additionalneeds

He is co-founder of the ‘Additional Needs Alliance’, a learning and support community of almost three thousand organisations, children’s & youth workers, parents and more who are passionate about inclusion and belonging in the UK and beyond: http://www.additionalneedsalliance.org.uk

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Mark Arnold - The Additional Needs Blogfather

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Mark Arnold - The Additional Needs Blogfather

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Mark Arnold is the Additional Needs Ministry Director for Urban Saints’ pioneering additional needs ministry, including training, consultancy, conference speaking and resourcing. He is co-founder of the ‘Additional Needs Alliance’, a learning and support community of almost 2,500 organisations, children’s & youth workers, parents and more who are passionate about inclusion and belonging in the UK and beyond. He is a ‘Churches for All’ partner, a member of the ‘Council for Disabled Children’ the ‘European Disability Network’ and the ‘Living Fully Network’, serves on the executive for ‘Children Matter!, blogs as the award winning ‘The Additional Needs Blogfather’ and writes a monthly additional needs column for Premier Youth and Children’s Work (YCW) magazine as well as being a writer for Firefly Community, DAD.info and Key Ministry. Mark is dad to James, an Autistic 18-year-old with Epilepsy and learning difficulties.

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Children’s, Youth and Intergenerational Advent Resources including...

under 5's praise service

cafe church service &

outdoor advent trail

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The URC Children and Youth work advent resource for 2025 has arrived. Intergenerational resources and suport materials for the advent period.

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Sparking conversations and exploring life-changing ideas around the big and not-so-big questions of life. We are a Christian charity that helps people of all ages discover how to live well and find meaning and purpose in life.

Discover how our resources make a difference in a wide range of contexts, and see some top recommendations for what might work well for you.

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Inspiring people to find life in all its fulness. We are a Christian charity that helps people of all ages discover how to live well and find meaning and purpose in life.

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Wonder Walks – Gospel of John

Wonder Walks is a genuine all-age interactive handbook to help you read, think and talk about the Easter story as you go on a walk. Eight different walks take you from Jesus’ triumphal entrance into Jerusalem to his death and resurrection.

This booklet is your handy guide while you are out and about, giving you short readings, task and questions to consider as you walk.

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Muddy Church is a place for people to gather together, outside and to connect with the space and God.

This site is full of resources designed for use by individual groups - these are all available free to download or use online (there are pre-printed copies available to buy).

Muddy Church is an intergenerational idea, based on groups discovering the gifts in their community.

The heart of Muddy Church is to offer spaces to 'wander and wonder' together.

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Welcome to Muddy Church...

Muddy Church is a place for people to gather together, outside and to connect with the space and God. The heart of Muddy Church is to offer spaces to

This site is full of resources designed for use by individual groups - these are all available free to download or use online (there are pre-printed copies available to buy).

'wander and wonder' together.
Muddy Church is an intergenerational idea, based on groups discovering the gifts in their community.

RESOURCES

We have a huge range of resources including reflection sheets, activity ideas and trails. All are FREE to use and adapt to your setting.

Most Muddy Church resources are available to download for free, to make them accessible to all. You can support Muddy Church and help with the ministry through donating any amount via Ko-fi.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE TO BUY

ALL ABOUT MUDDY CHURCH

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Every Muddy Church is unique designed around your community. Find out more about our ethos, values and how Muddy Church happens.

Muddy Church has grown into a collection of people and groups looking to build worshipping communities and opportunities outside. Muddy Church is intergenerational and unique to each space and event as people connect with the places they are in and others around them. Everyone is welcome to journey together, talk, explore, grow, have fun and be.

Muddy Church is a fun and engaging place, enjoying creation, nature and being together .

Find out more, join in and share the journey .

SUBSCRIBE NOW AND WATCH THE LATEST VIDEOS

For the latest news, ideas and information join us on our social media channels

Get in touch with us.

WHO IS WHO?

WHO WE HAVE CONNECTED WITH

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Muddy Church is a space for wandering and wondering with God. Communities exploring faith together in adventure and outdoor spaces. Children, families, pets, all ages welcome

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What we do with Churches -

We are available to assist churches with their ministry to children in their local community. We are keen to explore with churches, on an individual basis, how we might best be used in their context.

We have worked with over 80 different churches, and Christian organisations from various denominations, all over Scotland, leading holiday clubs, family events, training and more.

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Out of the Box | Inspiring children through performing arts | Inspiring children through performing arts

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The award-winning Cheeky Pandas is one of a kind: a British-made Christian TV series for kids on YouTube. It is Bible-based, fun, free, friendly and full of music, for children and parents looking for faith-based content. There are also stacks of extra resources to serve parents, schools and churches. This is what you’ve been looking for!

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The songs, music videos, episodes and devotionals are fun, bright, professionally written and produced. Churches and ministries around the world are using the videos in their online services while parents can directly download resources for their children at home.

100% of all donations given to Cheeky Pandas are ploughed into creating online resources. There are currently no staffing costs for the Pandas, or overheads!

Cheeky Pandas is a project of Swell Revolution, a charity that commissions and produces artistic and educational content (music, literature and film) to promote the Christian faith.

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Cheeky Pandas™ provide free online resources to help children and families grow in their faith. The songs, music videos, episodes and devotionals are fun, bright, professionally written and produced. Churches and ministries around the world are using the videos in their online services while parents can directly download resources

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Bubble Church is a Sunday church service especially for babies, toddlers, and young families. It's a puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-food-fuelled, 30 minute kids and families adventure.

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Bubble Church is a Sunday church service especially for babies, toddlers, and young families. It's a puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-croissant-fueled, 30 minute kids and families adventure.
Choose your local church and sign up now for Bubble Church!

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Bubble Church is a Sunday church service especially for babies, toddlers, and young families. It's a puppet-packed, Jesus-centred, coffee-and-croissant-fueled, 30 minute kids and families adventure.Choose your local church and sign up now for Bubble Church!

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Children's Booklet

Trypraying for kids is an attractive seven day prayer guide for children aged between 5 and 10 years. Packed with stories, games and activities this will help children develop a life of trusting God. This is a great companion to the adult version and will enable a whole church participation in a trypraying project.

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Our Resource Centre is filled to the brim with exciting, inspiring and creative resources to equip you in mission with children and young people. Browse our curated resource collections below or search for the resource you're looking for…

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Our Revealing Jesus strategy is simple: to inspire and empower local churches to journey with local children and young people towards a personal, vibrant faith in Jesus.

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A set of free to download intergenerational service outlines for Easter Sunday, Ascension and Pentecost.

Our intergenerational Easter Service outline is full of ideas to help you celebrate together. Digging deeply into Mark’s account of what happened at the tomb on Easter Sunday morning, it gives space to think, talk, create, and explore what this story means for us all today. The Ascension and Pentecost All-age service plans help people of all ages continue exploring what happened after Jesus’ rose again.

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Easter, Ascension and Pentecost Intergenerational Service Outlines |…

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A set of free to download intergenerational service outlines for Easter Sunday, Ascension and Pentecost.

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Explore Easter comes with a complete school resource pack, featuring a TEACHER'S GUIDE  and cross-curricular reflection activities, plus a bonus pack for churches and sessions outlines for SU Groups.

Join Nathan and Maria as we explore Easter together in this fun and creative retelling of the Easter story!

Episode 1 – Palm Sunday: In this episode, we’re dropped into the bustling streets of first-century Jerusalem! Why is there a big parade happening, and who’s at the centre of all the excitement?

Episode 2 – Good Friday: This episode dives into how and why Jesus gets “cancelled” on everyone’s first-century socials. How did the celebrated teacher go from being cheered in the streets to being arrested in less than a week?

Episode 3 – Easter Sunday: Our hosts—and everyone in first-century Jerusalem—are in for a big, wonderful surprise. How does this good news spread across the city and around the world?

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Explore Easter | Scripture Union Scotland

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EXPLORE EASTER is an exciting new video series designed to help children aged 8–11 dive into the Bible in a fun and engaging way. This series comes with a comprehensive resource pack for teachers, packed with creative, cross-curricular activities. We’ve also developed additional resources for churches looking to adapt and use the materials. Watch the trailer below for a sneak peek!

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Imagining All Generations features nineteen authors from around the world (including Darren Philip), providing fresh theological reflection, innovative practical wisdom, and a unified call for all churches to move into a more intergenerational future by answering four key questions:

What theology and theory support an intergenerational vision of the church?

What are researchers and practitioners learning about how to meaningfully bring together different generations in communities of faith?

How can churches better share faith among various age groups within their congregation?

How might we reimagine the worship assembly as a time and place where every generation brings a valuable contribution?

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Wilson McCoy - Editor - editor and 2 more

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Imagining All Generations: A Renewed Vision for an Intergenerational Church (Audio Download): Wilson McCoy - Editor - editor, David M. Csinos (Foreword By) - introduction, Brandon Pollock, Christian Audio: Amazon.co.uk: Audible Books & Originals