I've made very slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on work and Sabbath rest. It's timed for U.S. Labor Day (Sept. 2 this year) but is also suitable for International Workers Day (typically May 1). As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias -- and imparts dignity … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Work and Rest
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Dementia-friendly church service: Compassion
This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on compassion, honor of Mother Teresa's birthday (Aug. 26). As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute church service on compassion here. And here's the written agenda on compassion and Mother Teresa. I particularly love Mother Teresa's Prayer … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Compassion
Dementia-friendly church service: Faith
For this week, I recorded a brand-new nondenominational worship service video on faith. In this new service, I discuss faith as a partnership with God, trusting his goodness and working alongside him that "thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven." I'd love to hear what your elders think about faith, so … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Faith
Dementia-friendly church service: The Golden Rule
I've made a brand-new recording of this week's nondenominational worship service on the Golden Rule, "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." I love exploring this topic with elders, who typically have lifetime lessons of sharing with others and treating others the way they would want to be treated. As always, … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: The Golden Rule
Dementia-friendly church service: Change
This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on change -- with a focus on Transfiguration Sunday, which is celebrated Aug. 6 in some traditions and earlier (Feb. 11) in others. The service talks about two kinds of change: the inevitability of change in life, and the way we are changed (glowing!) by God's presence. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Change
