I recorded a brand-new video on dignity for this week's nondenominational worship service, in recognition of Black History Month (February). In this new service, I use the Bible stories of the Samaritan woman at the well and Zacchaeus the tax collector to highlight the way Jesus treated all people with dignity -- especially those whom … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Dignity (Black History Month)
This week's updated nondenominational worship service theme is friendship. During this service, I encourage you to pause often to ask elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, about their friends past and present. You'll be amazed at the wisdom they've gained from having and being a good friend! Watch the 45-minute church service on … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Friendship
I've recorded a brand-new video for this week's nondenominational worship service on justice, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day in the U.S. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The Bible brims with commands (and warnings) for the people of God to care for the vulnerable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Justice (MLK Day)
I've slightly updated this week’s nondenominational service on water and baptism. In many church traditions, this Sunday marks the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (Mark 1:9-10, Matthew 3:13-17). It's a nice chance to think about baptism (which many elders remember) and simply to appreciate water's refreshing qualities. The service is suitable for older adults … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Baptism & water
In many church traditions, the second Sunday after Christmas marks Epiphany, or Three Kings' Day, the final week of Advent, to honor the three wise men's visit to the child Jesus with their gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. So this week's updated nondenominational worship service theme is gifts -- why we give gifts and … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Gifts (Epiphany)
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