All Church Playdate: An Intergenerational Fort Building Fellowship Event
A simple, low-cost guide to hosting the kind of ministry that happens when you stop programming and just play.

Full Description

Some of the best ministry happens when you stop programming and just play together. This guide walks you through hosting an All Church Playdate — an open, unstructured gathering where people of every age come together to build one massive, congregation-wide fort... and then enjoy it together.

No curriculum. No agenda. Just shared imagination, a pile of blankets, and a room full of people who might not otherwise spend time together. One church tried it with about 30 people ranging in age from 2 to 80 — and every single one of them ended up on the floor at some point.

This step-by-step guide gives you everything you need to recreate the experience in your own fellowship hall or gym: what supplies to gather, how to set up the space, how the build naturally unfolds, and why this kind of shared play creates intergenerational connection that structured programming often can't.

It's minimal-cost (most events come together for under $20), requires no advance setup, and works for congregations of any size.

What's Included

• Full event guide (PDF) covering:
  • What It Is — the vision behind the event
  • What You Need — supply list, including thrift-store tips
  • Setup — choosing and prepping your space
  • How It Works — the organic, no-captain build process
  • Why It Works — the ministry and connection value
  • Practical Tips — lessons learned for a smooth event
  • Cost breakdown and bottom-line takeaways
• Real event photos for promotion inspiration

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