Earlier this week, a reader asked if I had a suggested lineup of dementia-friendly worship service themes for 2023. As a matter of fact, I do! Here's a printable (PDF) list of suggested Sunday services for 2023. It follows the liturgical calendar for major seasons like Lent and Advent. I also incorporate timely themes for … Continue reading 2023 Calendar for Dementia-friendly Church Services
Here we are on the eve of another new year! It's a good time to look forward, which is the theme of this week's updated nondenominational worship service for the New Year (or New Year's Eve). Watch the 44-minute worship service for New Year's Eve or New Year's Day here. Note that New Year's Day … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: New Year’s Eve or New Year’s Day
I don't have a video church service specifically for Christmas Day. However, here are options if you'd like to provide a celebration on Sunday, December 25, for your residents or loved ones living with Alzheimer's or another dementia. If you don't use it the night before, you can show the Christmas Eve service on Christmas … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Christmas Day church options
This week you can choose from two updated video church services for this coming Sunday: Christ the King Sunday. This liturgical celebration, on November 20 this year, takes the theme of Service. (The Jeopardy answer would be: "What does it mean to be great in the kingdom of heaven?") Watch the 43-minute worship service for … Continue reading 2 dementia-friendly church services: Thanksgiving and Christ the King Sunday
In recognition of Veterans Day in the U.S. and Canada, this week's updated nondenominational worship service focuses on honor. Watch the 44-minute church service on honor here. This year I've added something new to the written agenda for the Honor church service: a short list of organizations that support veterans. My current picks: Canine Companions, … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Honor
