Here is this week's nondenominational worship service designed for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. The theme is patience -- one of the more elusive fruits of the Spirit, in my humble opinion 😉 Watch the 47-minute worship service on patience here. I've really appreciated people's feedback on these videos, as well as suggestions … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Patience (2021)
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Dementia-friendly church service: Friendship (2021)
This week's nondenominational worship service is on the theme of friendship. It's always fun to talk with seniors about the friends they've had in life. In terms of faith, what does it mean that God is our friend, and that we are friends with God? As always, the worship service format is suitable for older … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Friendship (2021)
Dementia-friendly church service: Abide (2021)
This week's nondenominational worship service is on the theme of abiding. As always, this video is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. I love the way the Bible describes abiding in God as connected to his life-giving presence -- the way a branch draws sustenance from the tree. Note that this updated … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Abide (2021)
Dementia friendly church services: Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Greetings to you during this Passion Week. Here are two nondenominational services for Good Friday and Easter Sunday to serve the elders in your care who are living with dementia. Once again, I've updated and remastered these videos from 2020. Good Friday (April 2, 2021) Please be aware that the Good Friday service is quite … Continue reading Dementia friendly church services: Good Friday and Easter Sunday
Dementia-friendly church services: Palm Sunday, and a separate service on Lament (Grief)
I can hardly believe we're already at the beginning of Passion Week, the week leading up to Easter. This week's nondenominational worship service video is for Palm Sunday (March 28, 2021), the start of Passion Week, and focuses on what this particular remembrance means for people of the Christian faith. As always, it's designed for … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church services: Palm Sunday, and a separate service on Lament (Grief)
