COKESBURY MULTI-AGE & INTERGENERATIONAL
QUARTERLY & NON-QUARTERLY CURRICULUM COMPARISON CHART 2026–2027
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COKESBURY MULTI-AGE QUARTERLY CURRICULUM
Title
Wesley
FaithWeaver NOW
Publisher
Wesleyan Publishing House
Group Publishing
Age Levels
Toddlers–Adult
Infants–Senior High (10 age levels)
Format
Wesley features in-person, classroom-based learning for agespecific classes focused on the Wesleyan tradition. 13 sessions per quarter. 4-step lesson plans.
Faithweaver NOW is a quarterly, age-graded curriculum for infants through adults. The three-year scope & sequence covers the Bible, from Genesis to Revelation. Each quarter goes through 13 sequential Bible events so families get a snapshot of the Bible timeline.
Annual Cycle
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Components Teacher’s Guide (all age levels)
Creative Teaching Aids (Children, Preteen) Craft/Take-Home (Children) Student Book (Elementary Children) Student Magazine (Youth) Bible Teacher (Adult) Bible Student (Adult) Bible Student Large Print (Adult) Devotional Guide (Adult) Teacher’s Resources Kit (Adult) Take-Home Cards (Preschool Children) Take-Home Papers (Elementary Children) Craft Book (Preschool, Elementary Children)
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Teacher Pack (Children, Preteen) Teacher Guide (Children, Preteen) Student Book (Children, Preteen) Additional CD (Children, Preteen) Leader Guide (Youth) Handbook (Youth)
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COKESBURY MULTI-AGE QUARTERLY CURRICULUM
Title
Bible-in-Life
Echoes
Publisher
David C Cook Publishing
David C Cook Publishing
Age Levels
Toddlers–Adult
Toddlers–Adult
Format
The sound, Bible-based lessons in Bible-in-Life help students put truths to work everyday. Age-appropriate materials are easy to teach and prepare with methods that appeal to different learning styles. The Adult curriculum follows ISSL (International Sunday School Lectionary, a 6-year scope and sequence cycle).
Echoes features Christ-centered, Bible-based quarterly currriculum for all ages. It features easy-to-use, flexible, four-step lessons. “Highlights in Black History” is featured for preschool through adult. International Sunday School Lessons are offered for adult classes. The Adult Lessons follow ISSL Format.
Annual Cycle
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
Teacher’s Guide (all levels) Creative Teaching Aids (Children–Preteen, Adult) Craft/Take-Home (Toddler–Early Elementary) Take-Home Papers (Early Elementary–Preteen, Adult) Take-Home Cards (Preschool) Student Book (Early–Upper Elementary, Adult) Craft Book (Preschool, Elementary) Components Student Magazine (Youth) Teacher’s Resources Kit (Adult) Devotional Guide (Adult) Also available: Understanding the Bible Teacher’s Guide (Adult) Understanding the Bible Student Book (Adult)
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Teacher’s Commentary (Children–Adult) Creative Teaching Aids (Children–Preteen, Adult) Craft/Take-Home (Toddler) Craft Book (Preschool–Elementary) Student Take-Home (Preschool–Elementary) Student Book (Elementary–Preteen, Adult) Student Magazine (Youth) Teacher’s Resources Kit (Adult) Devotional Guide (Adult) Superindendant’s Handbook (Adult) Also available: Understanding the Bible Leader’s Commentary (Adult) Understanding the Bible Study Book (Adult)
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COKESBURY MULTI-AGE NON-QUARTERLY CURRICULUM
Title
Learning to Use My Bible Series
Team Family
Publisher
Abingdon Press
Group Publishing
Age Levels
Children, Tween, Adult
All ages (families)
Format
Learning to Use My Bible are Bible discovery studies for all ages based on the Common English Bible. Students ages 7–10 acquire and practice skills to help them understand how to use the Bible and build a foundation for studying the Bible. Tweens and adults explore biblical geography and archeology, compare and contrast biblical genres, and learn about biblical interpreation.
Team Family is a year-round guide that is built around the seasons and helps you partner with families to strengthen their faith through Bible exploration. It features practical, easy-to-implement ideas. No set format—pick and choose the seasonal themes you want.
Annual Cycle
8 sessions
Annual Guide
Components
LEARNING TO USE MY BIBLE (Children): Leader Guide, Class Pack, Student Guide, Finding Your Way Through the Bible (a stand-alone self-study book for kids) LEARNING TO STUDY THE BIBLE (Tweens): Tween Student Journal, Tween Leader Guide, Class Pack (PDF Download) LEARNING TO STUDY THE BIBLE (Adult): Adult Participant Book, Adult Leader Guide
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Annual Guide includes: • Family event ideas/experiences • Scripts for interactive, intergenerational family worship services • Creative ways for families to reach out and serve community • Friendship-focused follow-up ideas, planning tools, an more • Practical insights Plus, online access for downloadable resources (graphics, posters, invites) Team Family Book 1 Team Family Book 2 Team Family Book 3
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COKESBURY MULTI-AGE NON-QUARTERLY CURRICULUM
& Title
A Place for You
Come to the Water & Baptized We Live
Publisher
Augsburg Fortress
Augsburg Fortress
Age Levels
All Ages, Children–Adult
All Ages, Children–Adult
Format
A Place for You is a Lutheran resource based on Daniel Erlander’s concepts, animation, manuals, and his beloved book A Place for You. It teaches the whole congregation about Holy Communion in the Lutheran Church.
Come to the Water and Baptized We Live—Lutheran resources based on Daniel Erlander’s concepts, animation, and manuals—teach your whole congregation about baptism. They include prep/review sessions for parents, sponsors, children, and adults.
Annual Cycle
N/A
N/A
Leader Sourcebook (Children–Adult) DVD, 3 Animated Videos (Grades 3–4) Components Little One Board Book (Ages 2–3) Interactive Edition, for Kids and Families (Grades 3–4) Interactive Edition, Bilingual (Grades 3–4)
COME TO THE WATER: Leader Sourcebook (Adult) Interactive Baptism Manual (Grades 1–6) DVD, Animated Video, (Children–Adult) Little One Board Book (Birth–Age 3) BAPTIZED WE LIVE: Baptism Manual (Youth–Adult) Lutheran Baptism Manual (Grades 9–12) Lutheran Leader Sourcebook (Adult) Plus : Parent & Sponsor Baptism Book
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COKESBURY MULTI-AGE & INTERGENERATIONAL NON-QUARTERLY CURRICULUM
Title
LIFT (Living in Faith Together)
Publisher
Augsburg Fortress
GenOn Ministries
Age Levels
All ages (Children, Youth, Adults)
INTERGENERATIONAL: All Ages (Children–Adult)
Format
Manna and Mercy, a Lutheran resource, is an in-depth exploration of the Bible that teaches the whole congregation about God’s grace and never-ending love for all of creation. Based on Daniel Erlander’s concepts, animation, and manuals.
Intergenerational ministry brings together two or more generations around a table to nurture Christ-centered community. LIFT can be used in small or large churches, with or without children. Choose from 6-session and 12-session topical and seasonal bundles. Flexible—no set order for using. Downloadable.
Annual Cycle
N/A
6- and 12-session bundles
Components
6
Manna and Mercy
Interactive Edition, for Kids (Children) Christmas Board Book (Children) Easter Board Book (Children) Partner People Board Book (Children) See You Tomorrow Board Book (Children) Leader Sourcebook (Adult) Starter Pack, one of each above (Children–Adult) Board Book Bundle, 4 Books (Children) Manna and Mercy Book (Adult)
12-SESSION BUNDLES (Choose from 10): Advent and Christmas Faith, Hope, and Love Family Stories from Genesis God Creates Holy Week Stories for Lent New Testament Letter Old Testament Faithful Leaders Old Testament Prophets Psalms This Is Jesus 6-SESSION BUNDLES (Choose from 6): Breaking Bread Friends in Christ Jesus Heals Parables for Jesus The Disciples’ Ministry Water Stories
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