I had to laugh at myself when I realized I'd chosen nearly the same Isaiah 62 passage for last week (Love) and this week's service on Beauty! I made some adjustments so they don't overlap quite as much 😇 I enjoy the discussions I often have with elders during this service because they typically have … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Beauty
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Dementia-friendly church service: Love (Valentine’s Day)
For Valentine's Day, this week's updated nondenominational worship service focuses on love -- in particular, God's passionate love for us -- for YOU. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 42-minute church service on love here. And here's the written agenda. If possible, have a simple, … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Love (Valentine’s Day)
Dementia-friendly church service: Abide
I've updated this week's nondenominational worship service on abiding to fix lighting and sound. How nourished we can feel when we abide in the Lord, the source of all peace and comfort! It's like being connected to a never-ending wellspring. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Abide
Dementia-friendly church service: Dignity (Black History Month)
I've made just a few minor updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on dignity, in honor of Black History Month, celebrated in the U.S. every February to honor the contributions and struggles of our Black sisters and brothers. I hope it's an encouraging reminder that dignity is 100% universal, based on human beings' status … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Dignity (Black History Month)
Dementia-friendly church service: Treasure (Chinese New Year 2025)
This year, Lunar or Chinese New Year goes from January 29 to February 12, kicking off the Year of the Snake. In celebration, I've updated the nondenominational worship service on treasure. It's a good way to revisit what we value and why, as Jesus said, we should store up treasures in heaven. As always, the … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Treasure (Chinese New Year 2025)
