This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service on compassion honors the birthday of Mother Teresa (Aug. 26) and her example of godly compassion -- the act of being present with someone in their suffering. What small acts of compassion can we do, wherever we are and whomever we're with? As always, this service is suitable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Compassion (Mother Teresa)
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Dementia-friendly church service: The Golden Rule
Once again, you'll find slight updates in this week's nondenominational church service on the Golden Rule, that great spiritual directive to love and treat others as we want to be loved and treated. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute worship service on the Golden … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: The Golden Rule
Dementia-friendly church service: Family
I've slightly updated this week's nondenominational worship service on family -- a wonderful topic to consider given that families come in all shapes and sizes. Who is in your family? What does it mean to be part of God's family? As always, this church service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Family
Dementia-friendly church service: Change and Transfiguration Sunday
I've recorded a brand-new video for Transfiguration Sunday -- yes, between the Protestant celebration back on March 2 and the Catholic observance this weekend, Aug. 3. I felt that I needed a new video to look more clearly at how the miracle of the Transfiguration can help as we face life's inevitable changes. Watch the … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Change and Transfiguration Sunday
Dementia-friendly church service: Laughter
I've made slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on the joyful theme of laughter. This theme is a favorite of mine 😄 Be sure to take the time to tell jokes and get your elders laughing -- it's good for body, mind, and soul! As always, this service is suitable for older adults … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Laughter
