Category: spirituality

Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 2, Humility

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For our second Sunday of Lent, this week's updated nondenominational worship service's theme is humility. Though many (most?) people jockey for power and prestige, humility is the way of God's kingdom, with Jesus as our ultimate model: Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. Let each of you look not only … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 2, Humility

Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 1, Repentance & Forgiveness

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For the first Sunday of Lent (the 40+ days of preparation before Easter), my updated nondenominational worship service looks at repentance and forgiveness. What do they mean, and how important are they as we try to live in God's grace? As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 1, Repentance & Forgiveness

New! YouTube Shorts

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Mostly just for fun, I'm trying something new on YouTube: Frequently Asked Questions. (Don't worry, I'm still posting weekly church videos too 😇) These super-short videos (1-2 minutes) answer a few of the questions I get asked most often. Most relate to Spiritual Eldercare ... but I'm open to answering just about anything! These shorties … Continue reading New! YouTube Shorts

2 dementia-friendly church services: Friendship or Change (Transfiguration Sunday)

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Your first option for this week's updated nondenominational worship service is the theme of friendship. What makes a good friend? How does Jesus describe what it means to be a friend? Based on their years of experience, elders typically have incredibly good insights on friendship. Secondly, as promised, I've posted the updated church service on … Continue reading 2 dementia-friendly church services: Friendship or Change (Transfiguration Sunday)