I've made very slight updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on courage. In a world where being brave feels like a daily choice, we are not alone -- the Lord our God goes with us (Joshua 1:9). As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Courage
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Dementia-friendly church service: Faith
I've slightly updated last year's new nondenominational worship service video on faith. Use this service to discuss with your elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, how (and why!) we can partner with God as we look ahead in faith. Watch the 43-minute church service on faith. And here's the written agenda on faith. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Faith
Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
I’ve slightly updated this week's service on creation in honor of the Season of Creation. This denomination-spanning celebration starts on Sept. 1 and ends on Oct. 4, the Feast of St. Francis, patron saint of ecology. Feel free to use this service anytime during that span. My video service and written agenda can be used each year -- … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Season of Creation
Dementia-friendly church service: Work and Rest (U.S. Labor Day)
I've slightly updated this week's nondenominational worship service on work and sabbath rest. It's timed for U.S. Labor Day (first Monday in September) but is also appropriate for International Workers Day (May 1). As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 45-minute church service on work and … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Work and Rest (U.S. Labor Day)
Dementia-friendly church service: Compassion (Mother Teresa)
This week's slightly updated nondenominational worship service on compassion honors the birthday of Mother Teresa (Aug. 26) and her example of godly compassion -- the act of being present with someone in their suffering. What small acts of compassion can we do, wherever we are and whomever we're with? As always, this service is suitable … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Compassion (Mother Teresa)
