On Sunday, January 8, you have a choice of two worship services. (See my 2023 suggested lineup and explanation here, in case you missed it last week.) Epiphany, the final celebration of Advent, is usually celebrated on the first Sunday after New Year's but it fell on Sunday, January 1, this year. Epiphany remembers the … Continue reading 2 Dementia-friendly Church Options for Jan. 8: Gifts or Baptism
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
Happy Thanksgiving! I'm thankful for each and everyone one of you and your ministry to older adults. This coming Sunday is the first week of Advent. How wonderful to start this season of active and joyful expectation once again. This week's updated nondenominational worship service kicks off the four-week Advent season with the traditional theme … Continue reading Advent 1: Dementia-friendly church service, Hope
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