What is Summer of Connection?
Summer of Connection is an invitation to slow down, be present, and intentionally reconnect with God, ourselves, and the people around us. In a world full of distractions, constant noise, and endless scrolling, we believe there is something powerful about setting our phones aside and creating space for what matters most.
By choosing intentional moments of connection — spiritually, relationally, and personally — we believe our hearts are renewed, our relationships grow stronger, and our awareness of God deepens. Whether around the dinner table, on a walk, during prayer, or through simple shared experiences, these moments have the power to transform us.
Our hope is that this summer becomes more than a season of activity, but a season of presence. We hope you’ll join us and discover what happens when we choose to truly be here, together.
Summer of Connection Bingo
Join in the fun by creating and completing your own bingo card with your family. Write original ideas or grab inspiration from the list below.
As an added bonus, if you complete your family bingo card and turn it in by August 30th, you’ll be entered in a drawing to win fun prizes! (But we know the REAL prize is the fruit of connection you’ll experience!)
200 Connection Ideas
Family & Connection
FaceTime family members
Reconnect with old friends
Grandparents story
Game night
Family dance party
Talent show
Date night
Dinner party
BBQ
Family dinner - no phones
Interview grandparents on video
Family trivia night
Family awards night
Write encouragement letters to each other
Family karaoke night
“Yes Day” for the kids
Progressive dinner with friends
Host brunch at home
Neighborhood potluck
Family photo night
Create a family time capsule
Learn everyone’s favorite childhood memory
Celebrate random holidays together
Family movie marathon
Cook a meal together start to finish
Parent/kid coffee date
Family vision night
Write and perform a family skit or play
Outdoor Fun & Adventure
Go on a picnic
Create a backyard Olympics
Sidewalk chalk messages
Make daisy chains
Set up a sprinkler
Water balloon fight
Kickball game
Blow bubbles
Have a scavenger hunt
Pickleball tournament
Pick up basketball
Kayaking/paddleboarding
Build a fort
Rock climbing
Hike
Sunset chasing
Day trip - zoo, beach, mtns
Lake day
Watch fireworks
Fire & s’mores
Bike ride
Mini golf
Go for a walk
Camping
Go fishing
Outdoor movie night
Nature bingo
Geocaching
Frisbee golf
Fly kites
Visit a waterfall
Outdoor obstacle course
Sunrise breakfast hike
Hammock day at the park
Backyard camping
Float the river
Nature photography challenge
Soccer match
Roller skating/blading
Snow cone stand at home
Outdoor worship night
Family field day
Explore a new trail
Paddleboat ride
Botanical garden visit
Mud pie kitchen for kids
Porch lemonade afternoon
Food & Home Experiences
Cook something new
Make homemade ice cream
Visit a farmers market
Try a new restaurant
Try a new coffee shop
Visit food pod
Wash the car
Berry picking
Backyard refresh
Homemade pizza night
Taco bar night
Breakfast-for-dinner night
Make homemade popsicles
Learn latte art
Try international cuisine week
Family bake-off
DIY smoothie bar
Garden-to-table dinner
Declutter one room together
Rearrange a room for fun
Make homemade bread
Create a signature family dessert
Tea party
Charcuterie board night
Fancy dinner at home
Backyard brunch
Make freezer meals together
Create a family recipe book
Creative & Hands-On
Do a puzzle
Make playdough
Art night
Start a journal
Plant a garden/flowers
Create a 100 dreams list
Create family declaration
Identity cards
Paint flower pots
Tie-dye shirts
Build LEGO challenges
Scrapbook memories
Vision board night
DIY bird feeders
Paint rocks with encouraging messages
Learn calligraphy
Candle-making
Family poetry night
Create a gratitude jar
Make homemade cards
Sew or knit something simple
Build a fairy garden
Learn origami
Make friendship bracelets
Create a family crest/logo
Decorate cookies or cupcakes
Start a family photo album
Learn a new skill together (painting, guitar, baking, etc.)
Travel & Exploration
Go to a pool
Go to an amusement park
Explore Portland
Drive-in movie
Overnight/weekend getaway
Plan family vacation
Explore a small town nearby
Staycation challenge
Visit a lighthouse
Ferry ride adventure
Hotel night in the city
Airbnb cabin getaway
Museum day
Explore local bookstores
Ride public transit somewhere new
Create a “tourist in your city” day
Scenic train ride
Visit a historical site
Weekend road trip
Try a new neighborhood each month
Explore hidden coffee shops
Visit a lavender farm or orchard
Food truck crawl
State park passport challenge
Service & Purpose
Family closet clean out
Family service project
Make blessing bags for homeless outreach
Write thank-you notes to teachers/pastors
Deliver cookies to neighbors
Volunteer at a food bank
Sponsor a child together
Donate toys/books
Neighborhood cleanup walk
Plant flowers for someone elderly
Pray for neighbors by name
Pay for someone’s coffee
Serve at church together
Visit a nursing home
Encourage first responders
Create care packages
Foster generosity challenge
Collect school supplies for families
Faith & Spiritual Growth
Make a worship playlist
Pray as family
Read a book
Start a journal
Complete a reading plan
Write family prayer points
Choose a family devotional
Scripture memory challenge
Family communion night
Prayer walk around neighborhood
Worship in the backyard
Share testimonies
Study one Bible character together
Gratitude prayers at dinner
Bless each child individually before bed
Create a family prayer wall
Listen to a sermon together
Morning worship outside
Read Psalms aloud together
Fast from screens for a day
Create faith goals for the year
Write prayers in a shared journal
Choose a monthly family verse
Serve someone anonymously
Bible trivia night
Read missionary stories together