This week's updated nondenominational worship service for Lent, week 2, focuses on humility -- defined in the dictionary as the quality of having a modest estimation of one's own importance. As always, this service is suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Watch the 44-minute video church service on humility for Lent week … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Humility (Lent week 2)
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Dementia-friendly church service: Repentance and Forgiveness (Lent week 1)
This week's updated worship service video starts our season of Lent by reflecting on repentance and forgiveness. Watch the 45-minute video church service on repentance and forgiveness here. If you'd like to provide this service yourself, here is the written agenda. And in case you missed it, check out my Lenten Devotions & Activities guide … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Repentance and Forgiveness (Lent week 1)
Ash Wednesday Service, plus Weekly Lent Devotions & Activities
I posted my Ash Wednesday service several days ago, but in case you missed it ... today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, the 40 or so days of reflection and prayer before the celebration of Easter. As it is written, In the wilderness prepare the way of the Lord;make straight in the … Continue reading Ash Wednesday Service, plus Weekly Lent Devotions & Activities
2 church service options: Transfiguration (Change) or Hospitality
This week, I've updated two options for a dementia-friendly worship service. For Protestants, Sunday February 19 is Transfiguration Sunday. (For Catholic and Eastern Orthodox congregants, this observance falls on August 6.) This church service video discusses the story of Jesus' transfiguration and the idea of change. Watch the 44-minute worship service on Change (Transfiguration Sunday) … Continue reading 2 church service options: Transfiguration (Change) or Hospitality
Dementia-friendly Ash Wednesday service
Ash Wednesday, which begins the season of Lent, is coming up soon - this year it falls on February 22, 2023. I've created and updated an Ash Wednesday video service for elders, including those with Alzheimer's and dementia, if you'd like to offer this important ritual. Watch the 41-minute church service for Ash Wednesday here. … Continue reading Dementia-friendly Ash Wednesday service
