At Pluslife Church, we believe worship is richer when every generation: children, youth, adults, and seniors gather around the same table, drawn together by God’s grace. Intergenerational worship isn't just a strategy; it's a biblical pattern. From Deuteronomy’s call for parents to pass faith to their children, to Jesus inviting little ones to come close (Matthew 18:5), Scripture models family-like gatherings of all ages.

When children worship alongside adults, we all benefit:

• Kids learn by experiencing worship in real time and not just watching from behind the glass. They absorb music, stories, prayers, and rhythms of community.
  
  

• Adults receive fresh perspective and energy, reminded through children’s wonder why we come to worship in the first place.
  
  

• We build resilience and community vitality. Churches that embrace intergenerational worship are often more stable and growing because all ages are nurtured together.

Intergenerational worship is an invitation for kids to belong and for adults to become teachers and mentors. It’s worship as a family.

While we treasure the beauty of all ages worshiping together, we also value intentional and age appropriate discipleship for children. That’s why we offer Sunday School at 9:00am before the main service. This is a time when children can go deeper into God’s Word with biblical teaching, activities, and fellowship that meet them right where they are.

Learning in Sunday School or with the congregation helps nurture well-rounded spiritual growth in every child, from the joy of memorizing Scripture, to the experience of prayer and praise with the whole church.

1. Prepare together beforehand
   Walk through the order of service at home. Help your child learn key songs, prayers, or elements so they feel prepared and not surprised.
   
   

2. Give simple tools to follow
   Use a “worship bookmark” with pictures or short notes of songs, Scripture, or responses. It offers a visual anchor that helps little ones stay focused.
   
   

3. Invite kids into small roles
   Encourage them to help serve, to place offering in the tithe box and to join in praise and worship through song. Involvement fosters belonging.
   
   

4. Practice flexibility
   It’s okay if they can’t sit still. Consider bringing small fidget tools or colouring items quietly in the pew. And remember: wiggles are welcome. God put them there!
   
   

5. Pause and celebrate quietly
   When a child participates such as in a prayer, a reading, a song, pause afterward and offer a quiet “well done.” A small gesture goes a long way.

We understand that every child and family has unique needs. If it becomes tough in the sanctuary:

• Nursery care is available for infants and toddlers (0-4 yrs old) every Sunday.
  
  

• Kids’ rooms are open during the service, staffed with engaging, age-appropriate activities.
  
  

The sanctuary isn’t the only place kids learn to worship. Whether in the pew or in a cozy room, our goal is the same: to help every child and parent experience God’s love and grow in faith.

Intergenerational worship isn’t just for children, it shapes us all. It fosters mutual learning, spiritual growth, and a church culture where all ages belong. When we worship together:

• We model the gospel to our children in real time.
  
  

• We learn from one another: kids teach joy and curiosity; adults share depth and wisdom.
  
  

We build a resilient, welcoming community ready to navigate life and faith together for generations.