Following the traditional church calendar, this week's nondenominational church service for seniors is on the theme of baptism and water. As usual, the theme and format are designed for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias -- but also as usual, the worship service is suitable for anyone. It's a welcome reminder of the refreshment and … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Water and baptism
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Dementia-friendly worship service: Epiphany (Gifts)
For the final service of the Advent season, this week's nondenominational worship service video celebrates the Feast of Epiphany. Epiphany is a remembrance of the three wise men who followed the star to find the newborn Jesus and present him with their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. In this 47-minute video church service, suitable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Epiphany (Gifts)
Dementia-friendly worship service: New Year’s Eve
For my final nondenominational church service video of 2020, the topic is New Year's Eve (though I expect most people will view it on Sunday, Dec. 27). It's suitable for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias. I hope this service serves as a thoughtful celebration of how we can trust God for our present and … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: New Year’s Eve
Two dementia-friendly worship services! Advent #4 (Peace) and Christmas Eve
For the fourth week of Advent, the theme is Peace ... something humanity always needs, inside and out. Here is my nondenominational church service video on Peace. Watch the 47-minute Advent service on Peace here. By the way: In this service, I read part of the beautiful poem "Amazing Peace: A Christmas Poem," by Maya … Continue reading Two dementia-friendly worship services! Advent #4 (Peace) and Christmas Eve
Dementia-friendly worship service: Advent #3 – Joy
Here we are, in the third week of Advent already! This week's Advent church service video focuses on the topic of joy. As usual, this nondenominational worship service is suitable for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 48-minute Advent worship service here. Spiritual Eldercare Hymns and Christmas carols now on Spotify! Big news! … Continue reading Dementia-friendly worship service: Advent #3 – Joy
