Generation2Generation

Kids


Generation2Generation activities include an annual workshop resource fair and an e-mail list.

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The overall goal is to find ways to support, equip and empower:

  • 1. the front line people who work with children of all ages in parish-based ministries
        •  Clergy
        •  Christian educators
        •  Sunday cchool and children's ministry leaders
        •  volunteers, helpers and resource people

  • 2. and those engaged in Christian formation in the home
        •   Parents, guardians & families
  •     •   Godparents, extended family and friends

 

What people are saying....
About our 2011 Children's Ministry Workshop and Resource Fair
  • Lots of new ideas
  • Inspired to try new things, get excited!!
  • Excellent forum for sharing and learning.
  • Crafts for kids- very interesting.
  • The variety of Children's ministry across the Diocese.
  • Good mix of topics covered - different aspects of children's ministry and different age groups
  • Some great ideas on making boys stay interested.
  • Some things we can do easily to start engaging our aging parishioners toward changes necessary to expand child/ youth ministries.
  • I got some great ideas for activities that are fun and creative to do with the Sunday school children.
  • Not alone in the "Sunday school" world.
  • Puppets in the pulpit! Or in the Sunday School room! What a fun way to share the message!



Chris Dunn and puppet

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Messy Church is a fun, intergenerational gathering of children and their families that includes the sharing of a bible story, theme-based hands-on activities and crafts, informal worship and usually food. At least seven Diocese of Ottawa parishes are now offering Messy Church as a way to reach out and share the Good News with children and young families in their communities Messy Churches in the Diocese of Ottawa 2011.

For more information about Messy Church and how you can get started check out the Messy Church Canada page on Facebook or contact Lisa Chisholm-Smith (613) 233-6271, ext. 231.


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Join the Gen2Gen E-mail List
The Gen2Gen e-mail list provides a way for Christians who are involved in ministries with children to learn from one another, connect with peers across the Diocese of Ottawa and beyond and share information, ideas and perspectives. To subscribe to this low volume list, contact Lisa Chisholm-Smith. You are free to unsubscribe at any time and your e-mail address will not be shared with anyone else.

Postings are monitored by members of the Gen2Gen working group for ideas and issues which may be picked up by the planners of our annual diocesan Gen2Gen workshop and resource fair.



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