This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on mercy. What is mercy? What can motivate us to mend broken relationships with forgiveness? As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute church service on mercy here. And here's the written agenda on mercy. Peace be with … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Mercy
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Dementia-friendly church service: Father’s Day
This week's slightly updated church service focuses on fathers of all kinds -- and, of course, our good Heavenly Father. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. Editing this video was bittersweet because my own dear father passed away on April 4 this year at age 95. Here's … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Father’s Day
Dementia-friendly church service: Hospitality
This week's slightly updated nondenominational church service is on hospitality. What can we share with others to make them feel welcome in our presence? As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute church service video on hospitality here. And here's the written agenda on hospitality. Oops: … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Hospitality
Dementia-friendly church service: Peace
This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on peace. I love the scripture (Eph. 2:14) that talks about Christ bringing peace and "breaking down the dividing wall of hostility" -- a beautiful though often elusive image. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute worship … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Peace
Dementia-friendly church service: Sacrifice (U.S. Memorial Day)
In the U.S., this weekend is Memorial Day, honoring the sacrifice of people who served their country. It's fitting that sacrifice is the theme of this week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. It also includes mention of other countries' celebrations, sometimes … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Sacrifice (U.S. Memorial Day)
