Ideas for an Intergenerational Easter Vigil

The Easter Vigil is one of ancient treasures of Christian worship, and can be a great opportunity to form faith, teach tradition, and build community in your congregation. These are guidelines for planning an intergenerational Easter Vigil. The document includes step by step instructions for organizing and preparing for the service, along with banner ideas, musical suggestions, ways to present readings, and child-friendly prayers for the Thanksgiving for Light, Thanksgiving Over the Water, and Great Thanksgiving.