For the first Sunday of Lent (the 40+ days of preparation before Easter), my updated nondenominational worship service looks at repentance and forgiveness. What do they mean, and how important are they as we try to live in God's grace? As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Lent 1, Repentance & Forgiveness
Your first option for this week's updated nondenominational worship service is the theme of friendship. What makes a good friend? How does Jesus describe what it means to be a friend? Based on their years of experience, elders typically have incredibly good insights on friendship. Secondly, as promised, I've posted the updated church service on … Continue reading 2 dementia-friendly church services: Friendship or Change (Transfiguration Sunday)
Ash Wednesday is one week from today on March 5. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a season modeled on Jesus' 40 days in the desert (Mark 1:12). If you’d like to offer the Ash Wednesday ritual to elders, including those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, I’ve slightly updated my Ash Wednesday video service. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly service: Ash Wednesday (and weekly Lenten Devotions & Activities!)
I had to laugh at myself when I realized I'd chosen nearly the same Isaiah 62 passage for last week (Love) and this week's service on Beauty! I made some adjustments so they don't overlap quite as much 😇 I enjoy the discussions I often have with elders during this service because they typically have … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Beauty
For Valentine's Day, this week's updated nondenominational worship service focuses on love -- in particular, God's passionate love for us -- for YOU. As always, the service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 42-minute church service on love here. And here's the written agenda. If possible, have a simple, … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Love (Valentine’s Day)
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