Deepening in Faith & Spirituality

Intergenerational

Our special Intergenerational events intentionally take into account the fact that there are learners of different ages and experiences in attendance. The programs seek to teach to the hearts of everyone present.

Intergenerational teaching and learning benefits both adults and children. It provides opportunities for all generations to understand the material differently and benefit from another perspective. It is a unique opportunity for the young to learn from the old, and for the old to learn from the young. See examples of intergenerational events below!

Contact the Children and Youth Deepening Ministry Team at cydeepening@upbrookline.org.

Intergenerational Events

  • Pumpkin-Carving: The Sunday before Halloween, all ages gather after worship for pizza and pumpkin-carving (or decorating).
  • MLK Morning of Service: The Sunday of Martin Luther King Jr. Weekend, all ages join together for a service activity before worship to honor the legacy of Dr. King. 
  • Advent Wreath Workshop: The last Sunday before Advent begins, all ages gather together after worship to help decorate the sanctuary and make Advent wreaths to take home (we provide the wreath forms, greenery, and decorations, you just bring your hands and your Advent cheer)
  • Congregational Art Project: For Advent 2024, all ages gathered together in our parlor during the church school hour to hear and respond to that week’s bible story while working on découpage Advent quilt squares that were later sewn to a backing and hung in our Sanctuary. 
  • Walk for Hunger: The first Sunday in May, all ages gather at United Parish to take the T into Boston for Project Bread’s Walk for Hunger, and then walk the 3 mile journey back along Commonwealth Ave (with a special, shorter route for anyone who needs it)