Reimagining Ministry Intergenerationally – Focus Group

Supporting Communities of Faith engaging with Children, Youth, Young Adults, their families/caregivers

Shining Waters Regional Council is exploring new and meaningful ways to live into one of our key priorities: engaging with children, youth, and young adults within our shared life of faith. Your insights, experience, and imagination are essential as we discern what intergenerational ministry can look like in this season of our church’s life.

We invite you to join us in-person for one full‑day Reimagining Ministry Intergenerationally Focus Group, where we will listen deeply, explore possibilities, and help shape a path forward to support our Communities of Faith in this vital work.

Invitation: Come for the day to help us…

• Consider emerging research and trends affecting ministry with young people
• Identify needs and opportunities for ministry with children, youth, and young adults
• Share stories, hopes, challenges and wisdom from your context
• Explore possibilities and begin shaping a direction for future regional support

Your voice will directly influence the formation and mandate of a focused committee and future support structures for this ministry priority within Shining Waters Regional Council.

What?
We are seeking Expressions of Interest from individuals who would like to participate in this focus group.

Who?
A group of 10-12 participants, including:
Lay leaders, ministry personnel, youth, young adults, camp leaders, volunteers, parents/caregivers, and anyone passionate about imagining a vibrant, intergenerational future for our church.

When?
Late April, Saturday, 10am-3pm
Proposed dates: April 18 or April 25
(We will choose the final date based on participant availability.)

Where?
In-Person only. Location TBA based on participant and date selection. Reimbursement for travel provided.

Interested?
Please submit the form below or contact:
Shawn Redden, Justice & Faith Formation Minister
sredden@united-church.ca