Author Archives: gen_staff
Living with our Differences
Living with our Differences: Community and Diversity in the Church A political revolutionary, bent on overthrowing the government – violently if necessary. A government official, responsible for collecting taxes owed by his own neighbours. An uneducated, thick-witted and stubborn man … Continue reading
When the Walls Fall Down
Here are all the resources from Rob Crosby-Shearer's workshop “When the Walls Fall Down in Your Home Town: engaging youth in social justice”. Start by downloading and having a look at Rob's powerpoint show, then go from there to … Continue reading
Youth Ministry in a Multicultural Context
One Size does Not Fit All
Youth Ministry and Congregational Size Typology. Simon Bell (Port Perry, Ontario) gave a workshop which discussed how Youth Ministry structures, strategies and ideas are affected by congregation size typologies. In this powerpoint, Simon describes these typologies and their impact on … Continue reading
Way to Live – Christian Practices for Teens
This FANTASTIC book, edited by Dorothy Bass and Don Richter, was published in 2002 by Upper Room Books. 18 teens and 18 adults collaborate to write chapters about Friends, Stuff, Bodies, Food, Prayer, Music, Truth, Grieving, Creation to name a … Continue reading
Engaging Youth in Scripture and Spiritual Practice
Some more links from Rob Crosby-Shearer from Generation 2008 Oscar Romero Prayer – Powerpoint Romero Prayer – Antiphonal (word document)
Your Creativity
Would you like to send… a photo? a poem? your artwork? a scan of a collage you made? or other creative work? Send a .jpg file or .doc file, with a caption or description if you want, to jsteers(at)national.anglican.ca and … Continue reading
Late at night, after Youth Group
This evocative poem, which many youth ministers will resonate with, was written by Andrew Horne, a priest in the diocese of Calgary. It is printed here with his permission. Late at night, after Youth Group Stef and Eliza curled on … Continue reading
Five Reasons to Stay in Church
By Aiden Enns This column is for all those people who feel trapped in church. I recognize that worship services, which are one of the foundations of our Christian life together, simply don’t work for everyone. I hear complaints about … Continue reading
