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Dementia-friendly church service: Baptism & water

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I've slightly updated this week’s nondenominational service on water and baptism. In many church traditions, this Sunday marks the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Mark 1:9-10, Matthew 3:13-17). It's a nice chance to think about baptism (which many elders remember) and simply to appreciate water's refreshing qualities. The service is suitable for older adults … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Baptism & water

Dementia-friendly church service: water and baptism

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This week's updated nondenominational worship service centers on water and baptism. I love the sensory nature of this theme! Be sure to have some water handy for elders to touch if they'd like. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute worship service on water and … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: water and baptism

2 Dementia-friendly Church Options for Jan. 8: Gifts or Baptism

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On Sunday, January 8, you have a choice of two worship services. (See my 2023 suggested lineup and explanation here, in case you missed it last week.) Epiphany, the final celebration of Advent, is usually celebrated on the first Sunday after New Year's but it fell on Sunday, January 1, this year. Epiphany remembers the … Continue reading 2 Dementia-friendly Church Options for Jan. 8: Gifts or Baptism

Dementia-friendly church service: Baptism & water (2022) … and a special guest!

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This week's video nondenominational church service takes a look at baptism and the life-giving properties of water. As usual, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 47-minute video worship service on baptism and water here. Special appearance from grandson Emmett! The very beginning of this service includes a … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Baptism & water (2022) … and a special guest!