We're better together

Learn how to create space for children and young people to authentically belong in our faith communities, ensuring they are wrapped up in a welcoming, loving and accepting church whānau. Diana Langdon shows how to provide opportunities for all generations to worship, serve and seek God together. In a journey of discovery and mythbusting, unpack the concept of intergenerational ministry and what it means for the Church today.
Strandz Coordinator and Childrens Ministry expert Diana Langdon teaches about bringing generations together.

Be devoted to one another in love. Honour one another above yourselves.

Romans 12:10

Celebrating shared life

Diana breaks down key ideas and shares practical strategies on facilitating, hosting and celebrating the shared life and connections of all and any generations together in ways that disempower generational divisions. Dig into the heart behind intergenerational ministry and why it's so important.
A colourful graphic with leaves and colours representing the gathering of different groups and generations.

Learning together

This class lends itself particularly well to small groups, with course notes you can print and use to unpack and reflect on what you learn. Grab your team and give it a go together!

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Why Bring Generations Together?

    • Why Bring Generations Together?

    • Class Notes

    • Reflection Questions

    • Resources

  • 2

    How Did We Get Here?

    • How Did We Get Here?

    • Reflection Questions

  • 3

    The Theology of Accommodation

    • The Theology of Accommodation

    • Reflection Questions

  • 4

    Intergenerational Opportunities

    • Unlocking Intergenerational Opportunities

    • Reflection Questions

  • 5

    It's Who You Know

    • It's Who You Know

    • Reflection Questions

  • 6

    Intergenerational Worship

    • Intergenerational Worship

    • Reflection Questions

  • 7

    Congratulations

    • Congratulations

A delightful collaboration with the talented team from Strandz - the hub of Children and Families ministry ​in the Anglican Dioceses of New Zealand.