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2 dementia-friendly church services: Friendship or Change (Transfiguration Sunday)

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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)

Dementia-friendly service: Ash Wednesday (and weekly Lenten Devotions & Activities!)

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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!)

Dementia-friendly church service: Love (Valentine’s Day)

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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)