This week's nondenominational worship service is on blessing -- what it means to receive God's blessings so that we can be a blessing. This is a great chance to spend time "counting blessings" with elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Talk about everyday blessings and write them down! And generate ideas for elders … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Blessing
I've tweaked this week's nondenominational worship service on The Golden Rule, the famous injunction to treat others the way we want to be treated -- with respect, love, kindness, generosity, and more. While much of society's current interactions don't reach this ideal, elders typically see it as obvious 😇 As always, this service is suitable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: The Golden Rule
I've made a few slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on community. Too often, I think elders, especially those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, believe they have no purpose in life. God says otherwise! As the most senior members of the human team, our elders are integral to to the body of Christ … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Community
I’ve made slight tweaks to this week’s video service for the Season of Creation. This interdenominational celebration runs from Sept. 1 to Oct. 4, the Feast of St. Francis, so you can use this service anytime during that period. My generalized video service and written agenda can be used each year during the Season — and, as always, are specifically designed … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
I'm amazed that it's already September, but here we are! In the U.S., the first Monday of September is Labor Day. So this week's updated nondenominational worship service focuses on work and rest -- both described by the scriptures as gifts from God. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer’s and … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Work & Rest (U.S. Labor Day)
