I always enjoy making these worship service videos, but this week's church video was particularly fun to put together. It's on the theme of beauty, so I get to reflect on and show off some of my favorite types of beauty. As usual the worship service is suitable for seniors with Alzheimer's and other dementias. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: beauty
Category: Alzheimers
Dementia-friendly church service: Justice
Like most people, I'm grieving the events of the past week. And I struggled with how to put together a worship service that honors and balances the spiritual needs of those who are living with dementia -- my primary audience -- with the feelings of any seniors who are aware of what's happening. This week's … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Justice
Dementia-friendly church service: Water and baptism
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
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