I've made a few slight tweaks to this week's nondenominational worship service on courage. My conviction is that we, including older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias, can "be strong and courageous" in a sometimes frightening or confusing world -- because God goes before us, behind us, and never leaves us. Watch the 45-minute church … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
I've slightly updated my service for the Season of Creation, which runs from Sept. 1 to Oct. 4, the Feast of St. Francis, patron saint of ecology. (You can, of course, use this service anytime during that span.) My video service and written agenda can be used each year, but I encourage you to check … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
I've made very slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on work and Sabbath rest. It's timed for U.S. Labor Day (Sept. 2 this year) but is also suitable for International Workers Day (typically May 1). As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias -- and imparts dignity … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Work and Rest
This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service is on compassion, honor of Mother Teresa's birthday (Aug. 26). As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute church service on compassion here. And here's the written agenda on compassion and Mother Teresa. I particularly love Mother Teresa's Prayer … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Compassion
For this week, I recorded a brand-new nondenominational worship service video on faith. In this new service, I discuss faith as a partnership with God, trusting his goodness and working alongside him that "thy will be done on Earth as it is in heaven." I'd love to hear what your elders think about faith, so … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Faith
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