Intergenerational Relationships

I continue to read "Tribal Church" and find it a fun and thoughtful book to read. 

Chapter 2 talks about fostering intergenerational relationships.  One great quote on page 21 is "Church growth trends that market specifcally to younger generations while ignoring the elderly, and congregations who care for older members while neglecting young adults, exacerbate the schisms in our society."  The church however should be a place where there is community, not for some but for all.  How is it then that our congregations have come to cater to an age group or demographic? How is it that we talk about racial harmony and yet many of our communities are highly segregated on Sunday mornings?  Do we walk the talk? Do we think that Jesus has to be proclaimed differently to the demographic we speak to?  Is that what is meant by contextual?

I hope not, and yet I have to admit I see quite of bit of homogeny in our church today.

Tribal church reminds us that we do need to offer what people need in order to hear the proclamation of God.  Try to be a young parent and listen to a sermon while you try to keep your child quiet, even if the church says they are welcome--they can see the squirms of some. The council says they will provide a nursery when they have enough to warrent one. Will anyone come back to worship when they didn't have a nursery when they visited to "check out" the church? Is child care provided during meetings or events? With work schedules and single parenthood, it can get expensive to have to get a babysitter to participate in committee meetings or fellowship events. 

What are some things that the church could do that would say we really welcome all people into our church?  What would say we value all generations?