I've updated this week's nondenominational worship service on mercy: the Spirit-enabled choice to forgive as we have been forgiven, to bring light into broken places. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute worship service on mercy here. And here's the written agenda on mercy. Peace … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Mercy
Dementia-friendly worship service: Hospitality
I've thoroughly updated this week's nondenominational worship service on hospitality. News flash: You don't have to own a home to be hospitable! I love the way God calls us to welcome others and share whatever we have. And I regularly see firsthand that older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias have many gifts to share … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Hospitality
Dementia-friendly church service: Father’s Day
I've recorded a brand-new video for this week's nondenominational worship service for Father's Day. I hope it provides rich moments for you and your elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, to reminisce about their fathers and reflect on God's goodness as our Heavenly Father. Bonus: Thanks to encouragement from my friends at the … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Father’s Day
Dementia-friendly church service: Pentecost (wind & fire)
This Sunday, June 8, is the traditional celebration of Pentecost, the day God first sent his Spirit -- described as wind and fire -- to the new Christ followers. This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service for Pentecost looks at those two powerful natural forces and why they are apt metaphors for the Holy Spirit. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Pentecost (wind & fire)
Dementia-friendly church service: Peace
Once again, I made a few minor tweaks to this week’s nondenominational worship service on peace. Sometimes it seems as if the world is determined to keep us in a constant state of panic ... but that's not the way of faith. I hope this service gives you encouragement and tools for peaceful living. As … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Peace
