I've made just a few minor updates to this week's nondenominational church service video on blessing. "Saying grace" is a common mealtime ritual ... but do we really stop to consider what a blessing it is to receive food, often three times a day? This service is a way to pay attention to blessings large … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Blessing
I've made slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service video on community. I really like this theme, especially for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias who may feel like they have nothing to contribute. In the same way a beautiful clock needs every piece working together, the Scriptures teach that we all have … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Community
This week's slightly updated nondenominational video worship service is on courage. As always, it's suitable for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Even when the world around us looks awfully scary, this theme leans heavily on why we can have courage: because “the Lord your God is with you wherever you go” (Joshua 1:9). Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
Last September, I created a new nondenominational worship service video based on the liturgical Season of Creation, celebrated by denominations worldwide. (Read my original blog for background on this annual observance.) I've updated the video slightly for 2023, and of course it's still suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The Season of … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
Next Monday is the U.S. and Canadian observance of Labor Day, so I've updated this week's nondenominational worship service on the themes of work and sabbath rest. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute church service on work and rest here. And here's the written … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Work and Sabbath
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