About

 

Rome First UMC Community Builders Program

Building an Intergenerational Church Community

Thank you for your interest in building a stronger, more connected, intergenerational community within our church family.

This program brings people of different ages and life stages together by:

  • Pairing participants with connection partners

  • Offering structured activities that make relationship-building easier

  • Encouraging care, service, and connection beyond Sunday mornings

Who Can Participate?

Anyone is welcome! This program may be especially meaningful for:

  • College students

  • Young families without nearby extended family

  • Seniors or retirees whose children or family live elsewhere

  • Any church member looking to build intergenerational relationships or strengthen their “village”

How the Program Works

  1. Fill out the interest form below (individuals and families are welcome).

  2. Volunteers and staff will thoughtfully match participants.

  3. Get to know your connection partner(s) through:

    • Planned activities hosted by RFUMC

    • Informal, everyday connection outside of church

👉 Click here to submit your interest

Planned Group Activities (Tentative)

  • October: Pumpkin patch visit, pumpkin carving, or hayride

  • November: Chili cook-off or Thanksgiving gathering

  • December:

    • White Elephant Christmas exchange

    • Christmas caroling at nursing homes, assisted living facilities, or with shut-ins

  • January–February: Bowling

  • April–May: Spring picnic with field games

  • Anytime: Service opportunities (litter pickup, Community Kitchen, and more)

Informal Connection Ideas (Outside of RFUMC)

  • Sharing meals or hosting game nights

  • Offering a quiet place for college students to study or do laundry

  • Helping with errands or transportation

  • Hosting out-of-town family members

  • Checking in on seniors or retirees (rides to appointments, light home help, companionship)

  • Serving together in the greater Rome community

2026 Program Events

  • March 15: Rise Against Hunger | 4–6 p.m. - See RFUMC website or social media for more details.

  • April 19: Lunch & Service Project | 12–4 p.m.

  • May 3: End-of-School-Year Celebration | Time TBA