I made some improvements to this week's nondenominational worship service on loyalty. I love dwelling on God's steadfast love and faithfulness to us, his often wayward children 😇 ... and reflecting on my favorite loyal animal 🐕🦺 As usual, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. And as always, I … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Loyalty
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Dementia-friendly church service: Blessing
To fix some visual issues, I created a new recording of this week's nondenominational worship service on blessing. How and why do we cultivate an awareness of our blessings? How can we bless others to create a ripple effect of love and gratitude? As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Blessing
Dementia-friendly church service: Community
Quick update: I'm resending this blog because when I sent it out last Thursday, I had forgotten to upload the newer version of the written agenda for community. It's now here and below. *** I've made a new video of this week's nondenominational worship service, on the theme of community. I love this service, especially … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Community
Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
I've made a few slight tweaks to this week's nondenominational worship service on courage. My conviction is that we, including older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias, can "be strong and courageous" in a sometimes frightening or confusing world -- because God goes before us, behind us, and never leaves us. Watch the 45-minute church … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
I've slightly updated my service for the Season of Creation, which runs from Sept. 1 to Oct. 4, the Feast of St. Francis, patron saint of ecology. (You can, of course, use this service anytime during that span.) My video service and written agenda can be used each year, but I encourage you to check … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
