Dear Friends,
Merry Christmas/Happy New Year (depending on when you're actually reading this email)! As one year finishes, and a new one begins, I trust you find/have found some space for rest, reflection and rejuvenation. May your 2025 be filled with much blessing.

In terms of this Update, there's much to explore as always - worship ideas for January, resources to engage with, articles to read and, believe it or not, some NEW material for Lent for those that like to plan ahead. Feel free to share and, of course, to encourage others to connect via Contact Intergen if they would like to receive these Updates directly. It's always encouraging to receive something other than spam via the Intergen website!

Yours Faithfully,

Chris.

INTERGEN NEW YEAR/JANUARY UPDATE

1. Intergen Weekly Resources – January
   Jan 5 Reflect Some More
   Jan 12 A Powerful Voice
   Jan 19 A Wedding at Cana
   Jan 26 The Body of Christ

2. Back to School
   Back to School ideas (Strandz)
   Back to School (Grow Ministries)
   Back to School roundtable: podcast (CRCNA)
   Blessing of the Devices: not just for school (UMC)

3. Curriculum to Explore (or Revisit)
   Spill the Beans
   Roots for Churches
   Grow Kids Curriculum
   Spirit & Truth Publishing

Nb. A Helpful Curriculum Overview

4. Getting in Early for Lent
   2025 Intergen Lent 1-5 (combined) resource New!
   More Intergen Lent resources
   Lent & Easter ideas (Strandz)
   Lent & Easter resources (PRC)

5. Wonder, Worship & Story
   Storypath (resource)
   Living Stories: an introduction (clip)
   Living Stories: a practical guide (resource)
   Wonder, curiosity and imagination (podcast)

6. Center (sic) for Faith and Children
   Imagination, creativity and play (blog)
   Growing faith through imitation (blog)
   Ministry to, for, with and by children (blog)
   Faith, experience and meaning making (blog)

7. Thinking Intergenerationally
   Regenerational: introducing churches to intergenerational ministry
   Whole Church Worship: resource
   Being an intergenerational church: useful weblinks
   Being an intergenerational church: recommended reading

Nb. Whole Church Worship: on-line course

8. Faithward
   Church with every life stage included (Faithward)
   What teens really need and want in ministry (Faithward)
   Servant leadership is context based leadership (Faithward)
   Four takeaways from leadership in a hard season (Faithward)

9. Join the Conversation 5 Thursday February 20 7am AEDT
   Join the Conversation: Perspectives on Intergenerational Ministry is an opportunity to connect via Zoom with people from multiple countries with a passion for intergenerational ministry. Especially for those with capacity to influence through their denomination, organisation, networks, teaching, writing and/or social media presence, Join the Conversation 5 will feature input from Sam & Sara Hargreaves (UK) and Elizabeth Tamez Mendez (USA).
   More information and registration: JTC 5

10. 2025 InterGenerate + Intergen Global Track (Kentucky, USA)

• 2025 InterGenerate June 10-12
Are you trying to create deeper connections between members of all ages in your church?
Do you want to build a more intergenerational culture in your church?
If your answer is YES, then InterGenerate is for you!

The fifth international InterGenerate Conference is taking place at Asbury Theological Seminary (Kentucky, USA) from June 10-12, 2025. Comprising an exciting slate of keynote speakers, mainstage presenters, workshop leaders, and paper presenters, the unique combination of practitioners and scholars sets InterGenerate apart as a conference unlike any other in the field.

Wherever in the world you are based, whether you are simply interested in learning more or are experienced in this field, there is a place for you at InterGenerate!
More information & registration: 2025 Intergenerate

• 2025 Intergen Global Track June 9, 10
A new initiative for those joining the Intergenerate Conference from beyond the USA, the Intergen Global Track will provide space to connect, converse and collaborate with colleagues from around the world prior to the Intergenerate Conference officially commencing. A great way to make new friends, catch up with old ones and add value to your time in the USA!
More information & registration: 2025 Intergen Global Track

Intergen

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If you haven’t heard yet, we wanted to extend a personal invitation to share the details of the next event in the Communicating with Purpose: Church Coaching & Communications Series and to let you know that there are still a few days left for you to register.

Building on the foundational principles discussed in the previous workshops you attended, this in-person workshop will focus on developing effective strategies for planning and promoting church events to engage your local community, particularly as we enter the Christmas season—a prime opportunity for connection and meaningful engagement.

This event will take place on Saturday 9th November from 1:00pm to 4:30pm at the Parramatta Centenary Uniting Church (46 Sorrell St. North Parramatta). Light refreshments will be provided.

This workshop is designed to provide hands-on tools and strategies to cultivate successful church and mission events. You’ll gain insights on how to create a lasting impact and build stronger relationships within your congregation and the wider community.

This workshop will help you:
• Reflect on the Theology of hospitality and fellowship, exploring how events and engagement activities integrate with your church's mission.
• Create effective event strategies that align with your church's mission and encourage a sense of community.
• Identify event goals and target audiences to enhance the successful promotion of your events.
• Understand your community’s needs to customise events for greater engagement and impact.
• Learn effective strategies and tools to leverage and increase event success.

In an article published by NCLS, data from a survey conducted by NCLS Research revealed that a significant percentage of Australians are open to an invitation to church at Christmas—likely more than you might expect. With this insight, it’s clear how essential church events can be during this season, offering a unique opportunity for your congregation to deepen engagement and cultivate meaningful connections. You can read more about the article here.

We believe this workshop will be a beneficial opportunity for a collection of members from local congregations to join together, learn, and grow in their ability to communicate the heart of their church through events and engaging with the community.

Please RSVP by Monday 4th November so we can prepare materials and refreshments for everyone.
If you have any further questions about the event, please feel free to contact our office on (02) 9683 5023 or email communications@pnpuca.org.au.

We look forward to having you join us and the team from Wild Hive again for this valuable session as we work together to support our faith communities.

Blessings,
The PNP Team

If you haven’t heard yet, we wanted to extend a personal invitation to share the details of the next event in the Communicating with Purpose: Church Coaching & Communications Series and to let you know that there are still a few days left for you to register.

Building on the foundational principles discussed in the previous workshops you attended, this in-person workshop will focus on developing effective strategies for planning and promoting church events to engage your local community, particularly as we enter the Christmas season—a prime opportunity for connection and meaningful engagement.

This event will take place on Saturday 9th November from 1:00pm to 4:30pm at the Parramatta Centenary Uniting Church (46 Sorrell St. North Parramatta). Light refreshments will be provided.

This workshop is designed to provide hands-on tools and strategies to cultivate successful church and mission events. You’ll gain insights on how to create a lasting impact and build stronger relationships within your congregation and the wider community.

This workshop will help you:
• Reflect on the Theology of hospitality and fellowship, exploring how events and engagement activities integrate with your church's mission.
• Create effective event strategies that align with your church's mission and encourage a sense of community.
• Identify event goals and target audiences to enhance the successful promotion of your events.
• Understand your community’s needs to customise events for greater engagement and impact.
• Learn effective strategies and tools to leverage and increase event success.

In an article published by NCLS, data from a survey conducted by NCLS Research revealed that a significant percentage of Australians are open to an invitation to church at Christmas—likely more than you might expect. With this insight, it’s clear how essential church events can be during this season, offering a unique opportunity for your congregation to deepen engagement and cultivate meaningful connections. You can read more about the article here.

We believe this workshop will be a beneficial opportunity for a collection of members from local congregations to join together, learn, and grow in their ability to communicate the heart of their church through events and engaging with the community.

Please RSVP by Monday 4th November so we can prepare materials and refreshments for everyone.
If you have any further questions about the event, please feel free to contact our office on (02) 9683 5023 or email communications@pnpuca.org.au.

We look forward to having you join us and the team from Wild Hive again for this valuable session as we work together to support our faith communities.

Blessings,
The PNP Team

Dear Terry,

If you haven’t heard yet, we’re excited to share the details of the next event in our Communicating with Purpose: Church Marketing & Communications Coaching Series!

Building on the foundational principles discussed in the previous workshops you attended, this next course will deepen your understanding of communication and marketing strategies, focusing on expanding your congregation’s mission through exploring various social media tools.

We invite you to sign up for the Social Media Short Course | Connecting Faith & Community. This course, running one night a week over four weeks, is designed for anyone involved or interested in managing social media for church—whether you are a staff member or volunteer. If you are already creating content or planning to, this course will help you elevate your work. Each session builds on the previous one to enhance your skills, and full attendance is recommended for the best experience.

Course Details:
• Dates: Tuesdays, October 15th, 22nd, 29th, and November 5th
• Time: 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (Online)
• Facilitator: A Social Media Specialist from Wild Hive

In today’s digital age, social media is a key tool for churches to engage with their congregations and local communities. This course will help you:
• Optimise your church’s social media platforms and pages.
• Develop and implement a social media strategy that aligns with your congregation’s mission and values.
• Create, schedule, and analyse impactful content that resonates with your audience.
• Engage with your community and expand your church’s online presence.

If this course sounds like something you’d be interested in, we would love to see you again! And if you think another member in your congregation could also benefit, please pass this information along—they are more than welcome to join.

Bookings are essential to help us prepare materials ahead of the night.

Please RSVP by Saturday October 12th
If you have any further questions about this course please feel free to contact our office on (02) 9683 5023 or email communications@pnpuca.org.au.

The PNP Team

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