This past year’s topic is for “Christian Education Network of the ELCA Presents… Learning Strategies for Intergenerational Ministry through the Seasons,” along with so many other things in 2020, has needed to be adapted as we deal with a global pandemic and racial relations and tensions that have been brought to the forefront of our lives and ministries.
- Candlewalk: An Interactive Evening Prayer Practice: This link from Building Faith provides guidelines for an interactive evening prayer time for families, based on the book Candlewalk: A Bedtime Prayer to God by Karin Holsinger. A list of needed supplies, and a script for the prayer time are included.
- Jesus Family Tree by Stephanie Hovland creates prayers and activities for Advent using a Jesse Tree. An accompanying video has instructions for making your own Jesse Tree.
- Advent in a Box explores the wonder and mystery of the Christmas Story through a collection of items in a box, including an Advent calendar, Advent wreath, tea light candles, bookmarks and other objects that help tell the story. The box can be used for at home worship and devotions and is geared for elementary school children.
- Families Celebrate Advent and Christmas contains 56 cards with rituals, prayers, and reflections for Advent, suitable for at home or on the go activities. A PDF document outlines tips for including the activities in worship, and the cards can be made into decorations.
- The Generosity Project is a resource with a foundation of intergenerational ministry applied to stewardship. Its goal is to equip all ages as steward leaders and disciples, at home and away from home. The curriculum includes at home activities for the practice of generosity.