I've made several updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on honor, in observation of Veterans Day this week in the U.S. and Canada. I love reminding myself and others of why we honor our veterans, along with a broader look at what it means to bear God's image. As always, this service is suitable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Honor (Veterans Day)
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Dementia-friendly church service: Unity
I made very small tweaks to this week's nondenominational worship service on unity, timed for election season here in the U.S. Sadly, unity continues to be an ongoing challenge in our polarized world. I hope this service is an encouragement to you and your elders, especially those with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Unity
Dementia-friendly church service for Halloween: All Saints Day
I've made just a few tiny updates to this week's nondenominational worship service for the day after Halloween, All Saints Day or All Souls Day. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. I've heard more than once that it's nice to have, as one subscriber said, "a Godly … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service for Halloween: All Saints Day
Dementia-friendly church service: Suffering
This week's updated nondenominational worship service is on suffering. The main message: When we rely on God, our suffering is never the end of the story. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Concerned that the subject is too serious for elders with dementia? In my experience, because … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Suffering
Dementia-friendly church service: Generosity
This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on generosity. What do we have that we can freely share with others? (Hint: not just money.) I've found that older adults, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, enjoy talking about ways we can be generous with others -- because God is so generous with us. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Generosity
