This year, Ash Wednesday falls one week from today on February 18. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season modeled on Jesus’ 40 days in the desert (Mark 1:12). Many elders, including those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, remember the Ash Wednesday ritual of receiving ashes on their forehead. If you’d like to … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Ash Wednesday service and Lenten Activities
I've updated my nondenominational worship service on treasure for Lunar New Year, the start of the Year of the Horse. (I'm posting it a bit early -- this year's celebration starts on February 17.) As a theme, treasure gives a chance to think about what we value -- and why, as Jesus said, we should … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Treasure (Chinese New Year 2026)
Welcome to my new subscribers! Many of you found me through the recent Christianity Today article. Thanks for joining me and others here. Several of you indicated that God may be nudging you to serve elders' spiritual needs. To help you take a first step, I've just finished uploading three training videos and an accompanying … Continue reading New training videos! How to lead a bible study for elders with dementia
I recorded a brand-new video on dignity for this week's nondenominational worship service, in recognition of Black History Month (February). In this new service, I use the Bible stories of the Samaritan woman at the well and Zacchaeus the tax collector to highlight the way Jesus treated all people with dignity -- especially those whom … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Dignity (Black History Month)
This week's updated nondenominational worship service theme is friendship. During this service, I encourage you to pause often to ask elders, including those with Alzheimer's and other dementias, about their friends past and present. You'll be amazed at the wisdom they've gained from having and being a good friend! Watch the 45-minute church service on … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Friendship
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