The Albuquerque Area Episcopal Churches invite you to join us for
"Generations"
All ages exploring the bible together through worship and the arts
While we are always glad to welcome a few last minute "drop in" guests, if you and/or your family plan to join us for one or more evenings, please take a moment to register, so we know to expect you and can plan our meals and activities accordingly!
WHEN?
May 31-June 3, 2020 (Sunday-Wednesday evenings)
5:30-7:45PM
WHERE?
St. Michael and All Angels Church (601 Montaño Rd. NW, ABQ)
WHO?
Generations is for whole families and for individuals of all ages!
Note: All participating children and youth must be accompanied by a responsible participating adult
(parent, godparent, grandparent, or adult friend.)
(parent, godparent, grandparent, or adult friend.)
WHY?
For many years, the Albuquerque Area Episcopal Churches have collaborated to offer a joint Vacation Bible School (VBS) program for children each summer. Over the past several years, we've noticed that the rich fellowship, worship and art experiences at VBS have been among the most deep and lasting faith formation experiences of the year--not only for participating children, but also for our teen and adult volunteers.
Because we want to make rich, transforming faith formation experiences available to people of ALL ages, and because research shows that faith grows deeper when generations engage in worship and learning together, we've decided to grow beyond an age-specific model of VBS towards an age-inclusive vision of immersive faith formation, which we call "Generations."
Because we want to make rich, transforming faith formation experiences available to people of ALL ages, and because research shows that faith grows deeper when generations engage in worship and learning together, we've decided to grow beyond an age-specific model of VBS towards an age-inclusive vision of immersive faith formation, which we call "Generations."
What?
A shared meal, followed by creative worship, drama, and art activities
that invite people of all ages to experience biblical stories together
with depth and imagination.
Nightly Schedule
5:15-5:55 Community Dinner
5:55-6:10 Community Clean Up
6:10-6:30 Community Worship (Singing, Biblical Storytelling, and "Wondering" together)
6:30-7:00 Session 1: Group Activity and Marketplace Art Booths
7:00-7:30 Session 2: Group Activity and Marketplace Art Booths
7:30-7:45 Community Closing (Songs and Prayers to quiet and close)
Scripture Story Schedule
Our exploration this year will focus on stories from the Acts of the Apostles, beginning with Pentecost!
Sunday: The Story of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)
Monday: The Stories of Lydia (Acts 16:9-15) & Tabitha (Acts 9:36-43)
Tuesday: The Story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:25-40)
Wednesday The Story of Peter & Cornelius (Acts 10:1-31)
5:15-5:55 Community Dinner
5:55-6:10 Community Clean Up
6:10-6:30 Community Worship (Singing, Biblical Storytelling, and "Wondering" together)
6:30-7:00 Session 1: Group Activity and Marketplace Art Booths
7:00-7:30 Session 2: Group Activity and Marketplace Art Booths
7:30-7:45 Community Closing (Songs and Prayers to quiet and close)
Scripture Story Schedule
Our exploration this year will focus on stories from the Acts of the Apostles, beginning with Pentecost!
Sunday: The Story of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)
Monday: The Stories of Lydia (Acts 16:9-15) & Tabitha (Acts 9:36-43)
Tuesday: The Story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:25-40)
Wednesday The Story of Peter & Cornelius (Acts 10:1-31)
Get Involved
Creative Collaborators Wanted!
The process of preparation and leadership for Generations provides an opportunity for us to embrace inter-generational, inter-congregational faith formation, leadership development, and community building all year round!
In preparation for Generations, we're looking for Youth and Adults to join us as we:
WONDER TOGETHER
Bible Study & Brainstorming
Thursdays, 6:30PM (Rotating Locations)
WORK TOGETHER
Creative Collaborators and Team Leaders Meetings (Locations TBD)
We need youth & adult leaders to work together in a variety of areas for Generations. Let us know how you might like to help!
In preparation for Generations, we're looking for Youth and Adults to join us as we:
WONDER TOGETHER
Bible Study & Brainstorming
Thursdays, 6:30PM (Rotating Locations)
- 1/23 at St. Mark's, Introduction to the Acts of the Apostles
- 1/30 at St. Chad's, The Story of Pentecost (Acts 2:1-21)
- 2/6 at Hope in the Desert, The Stories of Lydia (Acts 16:9-15) & Tabitha (Acts 9:36-43)
- 2/13 at St. Francis, Rio Rancho, The Story of Philip and the Ethiopian Eunuch (Acts 8:25-40)
- 2/20 at St. Michael & All Angels, The Story of Peter & Cornelius (Acts 10:1-31)
WORK TOGETHER
Creative Collaborators and Team Leaders Meetings (Locations TBD)
- Sunday, 2/23, 4-6PM
- Thursday, 4/23, 8:30-10:30 AM
- Sunday, 5/17, 4-6PM
We need youth & adult leaders to work together in a variety of areas for Generations. Let us know how you might like to help!
- Community Meal Crew (Shoppers, Cooks, Servers)
- Large Group Activity Leaders
- Work with a partner to plan & lead an interactive 25 minute large group activity (game, drama, or dance/movement activity) based on the scripture story of the evening for 25-50 people of all ages.
- Marketplace Booth Hosts
- Work with a team of other youth and adults to set up and facilitate arts and crafts activities in one of our Marketplace Activity Booths
- "Seven Deacon's" Bakery (Bread, Herbs, and Spices)
- "Simon's Family" Tanner Shop (Leatherworking)
- "Tabitha's Family" Textile Shop (Wool, Yarn, and more)
- "Priscilla & Aquila's Family" Jewelry Shop
- "Ananias Family" Adobe Brick Making Workshop
- "Lydia's Family" Cloth Dyeing & Painting Shop
- Work with a team of other youth and adults to set up and facilitate arts and crafts activities in one of our Marketplace Activity Booths
- Worship Crew
- Creative Storytellers
- Music & Song Leaders
- Costume Coordinators
- Backstage Crew
- Marketplace Set up: Saturday, 5/30
- Marketplace Clean up: Thursday, 6/4
Questions?
CONTACT US!
Mandy Taylor Montoya (St. Michael and All Angels)
Sylvia Miller-Mutia (St. Mark's)
Francesca MacDowell (St. Francis, Rio Rancho)
Leslea Lehouq (St. Chad's)
Diane Taggart (Hope in the Desert)
Julie McVay (Cathedral of St. John's)
Mandy Taylor Montoya (St. Michael and All Angels)
Sylvia Miller-Mutia (St. Mark's)
Francesca MacDowell (St. Francis, Rio Rancho)
Leslea Lehouq (St. Chad's)
Diane Taggart (Hope in the Desert)
Julie McVay (Cathedral of St. John's)
VBS Photo and Video Album
Resources for Leaders & Creative Collaborators
Coming Soon
- Meal Crew Notes
- Worship Crew Notes
- Marketplace "At a Glance" Spreadsheet
- Marketplace Booth Host Checklist
- Large Group Activity Notes
- Backstage Crew Notes
Resources for Praying & Playing at Home
Coming Soon