2026 Cohort Resources

    1. Welcome to the Holy Playground 2026

    2. Important Dates and Reminders

    3. The ZOOM link is here!

    4. Download a Bulletin Insert

    5. Download a Worship Slide

    6. Logos for your use!

    7. Meet the Holy Playground Leadership Team

    8. Orientation "Discussion Board"

    1. January 20th Gathering: Introduction to the Holy Playground

    2. All your hard work!! $500 Mini grant projects

    3. January Discussion Board

    4. 1/20/2026 Zoom Recording

    5. Our Word Cloud!

    1. Meet Dr Christina Embree!

    2. February 17th Gathering - Intergenerational Ministry 101

    3. Zoom Recording - Intergen 101 with Christina Embree

    4. Intergen 101 Handout

    5. A little note from Christina as you prepare for your assessment:

    6. Your Connect Generations Assessment Tool

    7. When you're ready to submit your assessment responses....

    8. FAQ's about the Connect Generations Assessment

    9. Register for the April Retreat NOW!

    1. March 17th gathering - Holy Imagining

    2. Zoom Recording - Human Centered Design with Jessy Dollahon 3/17/2026

    3. Slide Deck from Human Centered Design presentation

    1. April 21 gathering - Open Office Hours!

    2. What is Coaching anyway?

    3. What to expect from a group coaching session....

    1. Session 1 from Refocus Ministry: ReConnect

    2. Session 1 notes page

    3. Session 2 from Refocus Ministry: ReDiscover

    4. Session 2 notes page

    5. Session 3 from Refocus Ministry: ReProduce

    6. Session 3 notes page

    7. Session 4 from Refocus Ministry: ReLease

    8. Session 4 notes page

    9. Your AMAZING coaches!!

    10. Coaching Agreement

    11. Narrative 4 Letter

    12. Big Summer BlowOut Grant Application

    13. Holy Playground Core Values

    14. Messy Church info

    15. Holy Playground Team Commissioning

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Holy Playground Director

Rev. Renae Boehmer

Director, Holy Playground Initiative

Pastor Renae Boehmer serves as the Director for the Holy Playground Initiative with the South Dakota Synod, ELCA, where she accompanies congregations across the state as they explore creative, developmentally informed ways to welcome children into intergenerational worship, prayer, fellowship and service opportunities. She brings deep pastoral heart and practical experience to this work, combining her gifts in ministry with a genuine curiosity about how congregations can grow in intergenerational life together. Before leading Holy Playground, Renae served in a variety of ministry roles including children’s ministry direction and pastoral leadership, grounded always in a deep appreciation for relationships, creativity, and faithful community. She is known for her warm approach, her joy in collaboration, and her excitement about listening and learning alongside congregations. Renae loves good conversation, imaginative ideas, and finding meaningful ways to make God’s love come alive in worship and everyday life. She is delighted to walk with the 2026 cohort and all who are joining this initiative, encouraging communities as they build practices that invite people of every age into deeper connection with God and one another.