I made very minor updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on sacrifice, to coincide with the celebration of U.S. Memorial Day. If you live outside the U.S., your country may celebrate Remembrance Day or some other Memorial Day ( I mention several in the video), all of which focus on the sacrifice of men … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Sacrifice (Memorial Day or Remembrance Day)
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Dementia-friendly church service: Sacrifice (U.S. Memorial Day)
In the U.S., this weekend is Memorial Day, honoring the sacrifice of people who served their country. It's fitting that sacrifice is the theme of this week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. It also includes mention of other countries' celebrations, sometimes … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Sacrifice (U.S. Memorial Day)
Dementia-friendly church service: Memorial Day (Remembrance Day), 2022
***Addendum: This week, a pastor emailed me asking whether I had "resources in response to [the week's] tragic situations." I will be updating and posting my resources on Lament next week, but if you need them now, here is written church service agenda on lament and my YouTube video on lament.*** Memorial Day & Remembrance … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Memorial Day (Remembrance Day), 2022
Dementia-friendly church service: U.S. Memorial Day (2021)
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)
Nondenominational church service: Memorial Day
This coming Monday, May 25, is Memorial Day, so this week's 49-minute nondenominational worship service for seniors -- now on YouTube -- focuses on the theme of sacrifice. As usual, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias, especially those who are still in social isolation because of covid-19. This Memorial … Continue reading Nondenominational church service: Memorial Day
