Dementia-friendly church service: Humility (Lent, week 2)

Continuing with our Lenten worship services, this week's nondenominational church video is on humility, defined in the dictionary as "having or showing a modest view of one's own importance." In humility, we admit and submit that we're not the center of the universe -- and we follow the model of Jesus, who "came not to … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Humility (Lent, week 2)

Dementia-friendly church service: Repentance and Forgiveness (Lent, week 1)

This week's updated nondenominational church video starts off the season of Lent, the 40 days of reflection and preparation before Easter Sunday. We begin with the themes of repentance and forgiveness, the starting point for humility before God. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias. Watch the … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Repentance and Forgiveness (Lent, week 1)

NEW dementia-friendly church service: God as Provider

I'm working on some new church service themes based on attributes of God. This week's nondenominational worship service focuses on God as Provider, drawing from the Hebrew term used by Abraham (Genesis 22:14), "Jehovah Jireh," meaning The Lord Sees and The Lord Provides. How wonderful to be seen by God and to know that God … Continue reading NEW dementia-friendly church service: God as Provider

Dementia-friendly church service: Hospitality

This week's nondenominational worship service, edited and slightly shortened from its original version, is on hospitality. What can we share with others in our day-to-day lives? This is relevant for elders with Alzheimer's and other dementias, who may mistakenly believe (or, sadly, pick up from others' attitudes) that they have nothing to give. Watch the … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Hospitality