Intergenerational ministry events are gaining popularity. The newly formed Intergenerational ministry of the diocese has taken advantage of the treasured Camp Tuttle mountain setting these beautiful days of late summer. While the late July gathering featured time outside in the woods, the last meeting took place inside the camp’s historic lodge building in Big Cottonwood Canyon near Brighton on a cool mid-morning. A couple dozen people met to converse, pray, laugh, share stories and have fun doing crafts or just taking walks around the camp on August 27th.
The Intergenerational ministry events are open to all ages and are designed to bring folks together who may see each other in church, but not really know as individuals. Others who may be friends and neighbors of our members are especially invited to join the gatherings. The last meeting had folks who live near by the camp attend, as well as members of the Cathedral Church of St. Mark, St. James, St. Luke’s, and a nice turnout of people from St. Stephens/San Esteban. Madre Anna, who has served as interim priest at the West Valley church, was also at the event giving people a chance to say goodbye to the priest who is going to California.
Karen Gleeson of the diocesan staff leads the intergenerational ministry. She features conversation, group games, moments of inspiration and opportunities for reflection and opportunities for crafts and recreation. Conversations often are around topics that bring all together. The July meeting created lively memories of “What was your first concert you ever attended?” It allowed folks to fondly recall being teenagers—whether it was in the 1960s or just a couple years ago. The meeting last Tuesday created lots of discussion with “What was your biggest adventure?” Some answers were humorous “confessions” of chancy memories of youth or perhaps embarrassing at the time adventures, while others spurred thoughtful reflections of “letting life happen.”
The July meeting created lively memories of “what was your first concert you ever went to?” It allowed folks to fondly recall being teenagers—whether it was in the 1960s or just a couple years ago. The meeting last Tuesday created lots of discussion with “what was your biggest adventure?” Some were humorous “confessions” of chancy memories of youth or perhaps embarrassing at the time adventures while others spurred thoughtful reflections of “letting life happen.”
Of course, the events also feature food for all. Karen is scheduling events to take place on various days and times of the week. The goal is to accommodate a number of people who may wish day or night events that fit driving preferences, work schedules, school hours, or other obligations.
