S3E5: Can we have a youth group and still be intergenerational? with Suzi Farrant

In this episode of the Roots for Churches podcast, Melanie Cave, Managing Director of Roots for Churches, chats with Suzi Farrant, the Young People and Young Adults Development Worker for the Church of Scotland. They explore the concept of intergenerational church and its potential to be more than just an added ministry but an essential shift in church culture.

Susi shares her decade-long journey from traditional youth work to discovering the empowering nature of intergenerational ministry. They discuss how this approach can enhance church life without needing to dismantle beloved youth and children's groups, emphasizing participation, mutual learning, and the richness of shared stories across ages.

The conversation also touches on practical ways to build and nurture authentic relationships within congregations, bridging the gap between young and old and fostering a cohesive community where everyone contributes to and benefits from their collective faith journey.

Read Suzi's article in March/April 2025 issue of Roots' Children & Youth (issue 136) and online.

Get a copy of Suzi's book, Being and Intergenerational Church

Check out Intergenerate UK for webinars and networking with others on the intergenerational journey. www.intergenerateuk.org