This week's updated nondenominational worship service celebrates All Saints Day, traditionally observed on Nov. 1, the day after Halloween. I love this service! It's such an encouraging look at 1) the history of this celebration, 2) the people who've gone before us as models in the faith, and 3) the way our dependence on God … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: All Saints Day (Halloween)
I was so honored to participate in a recent conversation with Lori Le Bey on her dynamic and wide-reaching podcast, Alzheimer's Speaks. For this episode, Lori focused on 2026 Maude's Awards winners. I was delighted to appear alongside fellow honoree Gary Glazner of the Alzheimer's Poetry Project and Maude's Awards Executive Director Marilyn Raichle. Watch … Continue reading Spiritual Eldercare featured on Alzheimer’s Speaks Podcast!
In the U.S., it's election time again 🫣 so it's timely that this week's updated nondenominational worship service is on unity. Though our country may feel fractured, the body of Christ is called to unity based on love, not agreement. May it be so! As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Unity
This week's updated nondenominational worship service is on loyalty. If you, like me, sometimes feel like the world is a wild and unsteady place, take comfort in the faithfulness of God, whose love endures forever. (The company of a dog helps, too.) As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Loyalty
I've made slight tweaks to this week's nondenominational worship service on discovery. Originally developed for Columbus Day (which many elders, including myself, grew up observing), it was fun to weave in Indigenous Peoples Day as an apt illustration of how God grows our understanding as we seek truth with humility. The service also includes a … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Discovery
