Saturday, June 27, 2026, 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Location: Calvary UMC, 301 Rowe Blvd., Annapolis, MD US 21401
Cost: Adult Participant: $25.00, Children under 12: $0.00, 5th Participant from the same organization: $0.00
What if worship didn’t just make space for children, but was shaped with them?
The Intergenerational Worship Summit is a one-day gathering designed to help churches move beyond simply including children toward truly engaging them as participants in the life of worship and prayer. Through shared learning, practical workshops, and guided conversation, participants will explore what it means to listen to children, reflect their voices, and take meaningful next steps in their own context.
Grounded in our baptismal calling to nurture faith across generations, this day will offer both inspiration and real tools you can use right away. Come ready to imagine what’s possible, and leave equipped to begin.
AGENDA
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9:00 AM – Welcome & Gathering
Coffee, conversation, and resource tables.
10:00 AM – Opening Worship Experience
An engaging intergenerational worship gathering designed to model what’s possible when all ages participate meaningfully.
11:00 AM – Main Session
Inspiring teaching, interaction and practical vision for listening to children and shaping worship across generations.
12:00 PM – Lunch & Table Conversations
Shared meal, networking, and guided conversation with leaders from other churches.
1:00 PM – Learning Lab: How to Listen to Children
Practical tools for gathering children’s perspectives, creating safe environments, and turning insights into meaningful next steps.
1:30 PM – Breakout Workshops
Choose from practical workshops on topics such as:
- Crafting worship across generations
- Starting small in your congregation
- Youth as worship leaders
- Faith at home
- Intergenerational worship vision and practice
2:45 PM – Next Steps & Invitation
Resources, opportunities for continued learning, and ways to move forward with support.
3:15 PM – Closing Blessing
Want to explore the larger movement behind this gathering? Click here.
The investment for participation is $25 per person, with children and the fifth team member free (made possible through the generosity of the Lilly Endowment).