I've made slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service video on community. I really like this theme, especially for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias who may feel like they have nothing to contribute. In the same way a beautiful clock needs every piece working together, the Scriptures teach that we all have … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Community
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Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
This week's slightly updated nondenominational video worship service is on courage. As always, it's suitable for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Even when the world around us looks awfully scary, this theme leans heavily on why we can have courage: because “the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
Last September, I created a new nondenominational worship service video based on the liturgical Season of Creation, celebrated by denominations worldwide. (Read my original blog for background on this annual observance.) I've updated the video slightly for 2023, and of course it's still suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The Season of … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
Dementia-friendly church service: Work and Sabbath
Next Monday is the U.S. and Canadian observance of Labor Day, so I've updated this week's nondenominational worship service on the themes of work and sabbath rest. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute church service on work and rest here. And here's the written … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Work and Sabbath
Dementia-friendly church service: Compassion
Once again, I've updated this week's nondenominational worship service on compassion. It's in honor of Mother Teresa as a faithful model of compassion, to encourage each of us (including elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias) to care for others. Watch the 44-minute worship service on compassion here. Here's the written church agenda for compassion. Peace … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Compassion
