Dementia-friendly church service: Treasure (Chinese New Year 2026)

I’ve updated my nondenominational worship service on treasure for Lunar New Year, the start of the Year of the Horse. (I’m posting it a bit early — this year’s celebration starts on February 17.)

As a theme, treasure gives a chance to think about what we value — and why, as Jesus said, we should store up treasures in heaven.

As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer’s and other dementias.

Watch the 44-minute church service on treasure here.

And here’s the written agenda. (It’s generalized for any year.)

Snack idea: After church, serve sticky rice cake or oranges or tangerines, all traditional (and delicious!) Chinese New Year foods. Happy Year of the Horse! 🐎

I want to thank Marcia Washington, leader of PA Women of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Care group and YouTube channel, for including me in her “30 Minutes With” video series!

We had a great conversation about spiritual care for elders. Thanks, Marcia, for helping to spread the word, and for your good work of encouraging women chaplains!

Peace be with you,


Photo: Maryam Sicard for Unsplash+

3 thoughts on “Dementia-friendly church service: Treasure (Chinese New Year 2026)

  1. Kimberli Lile says:
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    Chaplain Elisa,

    I am enjoying your interview right now with PA Women Chaplains. Every week I use your agenda and your hymns, and we have a great time at Berkemeier Living Center at Wartburg in Mount Vernon, NY. Thank you again for all that you do!

    Pastor and Chaplain Kimberli Lile, Wartburg

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