In the United States, the last Monday of May is set aside as Memorial Day, to honor those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. This year, U.S. Memorial Day is on May 31. With that in mind, this week's nondenominational worship service focuses on the idea of sacrifice. Watch the 48-minute worship … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: U.S. Memorial Day (2021)
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Dementia-friendly church service: Pentecost (May 23, 2021)
This week's nondenominational worship service video marks the celebration of Pentecost (May 23, 2021), remembering when the Holy Spirit first came to the new followers of Jesus. The service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. In the Pentecost story recorded in Acts 2, the Spirit is described like wind and fire … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Pentecost (May 23, 2021)
New video! Dementia-friendly church service: Loyalty
This week I created a brand-new video nondenominational worship service on the theme of loyalty. (Maybe this topic came to mind because I just spent five days taking care of my daughter's sweet dog 🙂 ) Dogs are certainly a lovely example of loyalty, but of course an even greater gift is God's unending, unerring … Continue reading New video! Dementia-friendly church service: Loyalty
Dementia-friendly worship service: Mother’s Day (2021)
This week's dementia-friendly church service celebrates mothers everywhere -- and the attributes of mothering that come from our heavenly Parent. As usual, this worship service is designed for older adults with dementia (although anyone may enjoy it). Watch the 48-minute church service for Mother's Day. Peace be with you, Photo by Raju GPK on Unsplash
Dementia-friendly church service: Hope (2021)
In a world where hardship and bad news seem like the norm, I know hope can feel elusive. So I hope this week's nondenominational worship service on hope -- placing our trust in God and his goodness for our future -- will be a blessing to you and the elders in your care. As always, … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Hope (2021)
