Generations in Faith Together
Generations in Faith Together (GiFT) events reflect FPC’s desire to be an intentionally intergenerational community of faith. Intergenerational ministry is characterized by people across the generations doing life together – sharing, learning, growing and serving in relationships. It emphasizes community and the building of deep, genuine relationships.
Intergenerational ministry seeks to actively engage and equally value the gifts and needs of every generation. We are most fully the people of God when we are gathered for worship, service, learning, and fellowship together with all ages. We learn, worship, serve, and build community best when we honor the perspectives and gifts of all ages.
Summer GiFT
Summer GiFT is FPC’s intergenerational alternative to VBS. At Summer GiFT, all ages are invited to learn, worship, and fellowship with one another as we build relationships in a joy-filled environment.
Past Summer GiFT Events
2024 Summer GiFT
Summer GiFT looked very different this year! The event theme was PSALM: Potluck Service and Local Mission. Sunday, June 30th we gathered together for a shared brunch meal followed by an abbreviated worship led by Rev Amy Rogers. After worship people were invited to choose a mission station to begin their local service journey. We were thrilled to partner with the following agencies: Wings of Hope Family Crisis Center; FPC Second Mile Sewing; Warming and Cooling Bags for Saturday Brunch guests; The Kairos Prison Ministry at Mabel Bassett Correctional Center; Primrose Retirement Community; Stillwater Humane Society.
2022 Summer GiFT
The hot weather moved our Summer GiFT campout indoors, but we had lots of fun celebrating what it means to be the body of Christ together.
2023 Summer GiFT
In 2023 it was torrential rain rather than heat that changed our plans. Friday night at the lake ended in a sudden downpour amidst much giggling and running for umbrellas while Sunday morning saw worship in a new light in Fellowship Hall.
2021 Summer GiFT
ReNew – Grow in Faith, Have Fun, Change the World
All ages gathered to learn more about God’s call to care for God’s creation and to study the Parable of the Sower. Activities and conversation based on the 2021 Summer GiFT theme can be found on Faithful Families website here.
2019 Summer GiFT
Theme: Will You Be My Neighbor?
With inspiration from scripture and Mr. Fred Rogers (a Presbyterian pastor!), we reflected on God’s call to love our neighbors as ourselves.
2018 Summer GiFT
Theme: All God’s Creatures
Our theme for the week, All God’s Creatures, was inspired by the work of Heifer International. We had large and small group activities focused on God’s care and love for all of creation and learned how we are called to make a difference in the world.
