For Lent week 2, this week's updated nondenominational church service is on humility. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Humility may seem elusive, but I think C.S. Lewis describes it well in Mere Christianity: Do not imagine that if you meet a really humble man he will … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 2, Humility
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Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 1, Repentance & Forgiveness
Since last night was Ash Wednesday, this weekend is the first Sunday of Lent, the 40+ days of reflection and preparation leading up to Easter. I have special themes for each of these weeks, starting with repentance and forgiveness in this week's updated nondenominational worship service. As always, the service is suitable for older adults … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 1, Repentance & Forgiveness
Dementia-friendly church service: Ash Wednesday
Hard to believe that Ash Wednesday is coming up soon! For Christians, Ash Wednesday, on February 14, 2024, begins the season of Lent, the 40-ish days leading up to Easter. I’ve updated my Ash Wednesday video service for elders, suitable for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia, if you’d like to offer this important ritual. The description beneath … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Ash Wednesday
Dementia-friendly Passion Week: Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter
This weekend begins the most serious and the most joyful week in the Christian faith. I've already received several inquires about interactive, dementia-friendly resources for Passion Week, so I decided to post them all at once. These are all newly updated for 2023 and are suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Palm … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Passion Week: Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter
Dementia-friendly church service: Grace (Lent week 5)
As we approach the end of Lent, this week's updated nondenominational worship service is on grace -- the free and unmerited gift of God's love that makes all things new. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 43-minute worship service on grace for Lent week 5 … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Grace (Lent week 5)
