I've made just a few minor updates to this week's nondenominational worship service on dignity, in honor of Black History Month, celebrated in the U.S. every February to honor the contributions and struggles of our Black sisters and brothers. I hope it's an encouraging reminder that dignity is 100% universal, based on human beings' status … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Dignity (Black History Month)
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Dementia-friendly church service: Treasure (Chinese New Year 2025)
This year, Lunar or Chinese New Year goes from January 29 to February 12, kicking off the Year of the Snake. In celebration, I've updated the nondenominational worship service on treasure. It's a good way to revisit what we value and why, as Jesus said, we should store up treasures in heaven. As always, the … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Treasure (Chinese New Year 2025)
2 dementia-friendly church services: Justice or Lament
Depending on your needs, you can choose from two dementia-friendly worship services this week. As always, both options are suitable for older adults with Alzheimer's and other dementias. Option 1: Justice (MLK Jr. Day) I've updated the nondenominational worship service on justice, in honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. How can we respond justly … Continue reading 2 dementia-friendly church services: Justice or Lament
Dementia-friendly church service: Water & Baptism
Just a few slight updates to this week's service on water and baptism, which coincides with the traditional church calendar's Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. This service includes interaction with the beauty and coolness of water, so be sure to have some water handy for elders to touch if they’d like. Watch the … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Water & Baptism
Dementia-friendly church service: Gifts (Epiphany)
It may feel a bit odd to still be singing Christmas songs in January ... but this Sunday marks the liturgical remembrance of Epiphany (Three Kings Day), when the three wise men found Jesus and brought him gifts of gold, frankincense, and myrrh. So this week's theme, naturally, is gifts! Watch the 44-minute worship service … Continue reading Dementia-friendly church service: Gifts (Epiphany)
