Older Adult Ministry

Silver Chalice Ministry

Ministry and Worship Resources for Older Adults

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• Webinars
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• Action Tools
• Bringing Generations Together
• Support Groups
• Dementia Care
• Worship
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"Disciples DO Meditate!" Webinar presented by Rev. Dr Paul Koch and Older Adult Ministries

Rebuilding Community Post-Pandemic: Healing Lessons from Nature

You CAN Start a Support Group

Your Congregation CAN Do Older Adult Ministry

Aging with Grace Journal

Aging with Grace Outline

Bringing Generations Together

Church Building and Program Accessibility Resource

Dementia and the Problem of Loneliness: How Faith Communities Can Help

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Addressing Food Insecurity in the US

Fruits of the Spirit

Good News Crew Checklist

Intergenerational Communication in Congregations

Looking for God Over Your Shoulder

A Toolkit for Creating Older Adult Ministries

Starting a Caregiver Support Group

Biblical and Spiritual Perspectives on Aging

Rebuilding Community Resources

Season by Season: Fall

Season by Season: Spring

Season by Season: Summer

Season by Season: Winter

Service of Release & Renewal

Support Group Resources

Websites and Books about Dementia-Friendly Faith Communities

Ditch the Building, Invest in People

How to Get to Joy: Honoring Loss During the Holidays

Older Adults Month Worship Resource

Worship Service Suggestions for Older Adults Month

May Worship Service Suggestions

Bright Ideas in Older Adult Ministry

15 Ideas for Celebrating Older Adults Month

Changing Times Leader Guide

Changing Times Participant Journal

Celebrating Every Day Miracles

Challenging Churches A Roadmap for Justice Action

Older Adults Justice Statement

Blue Christmas Script for Leader

Blue Christmas Bulletin

Honoring Loved Ones on Thanksgiving

Surviving the Holidays

Mental Health & Wellness for Older Adults

Dementia Care Resources

Building Community with Older Adults Resources

Program Ideas for Intergenerational Collaboration

Better Health Through Social Connection

The Power of Connection for Caregivers and Their Loved Ones

Dementia Care Cards

Building Community Through Storytelling Webinar

Older Adults DO Meditate Series Feb. 2025 Week 1

Older Adults DO Meditate Series Feb. 2025 Week 2

Older Adults DO Meditate Series Feb. 2025 Week 3

Older Adults DO Meditate Series Feb. 2025 Week 4

What is the Silver Chalice Ministry? About a Resolution Before General Assembly Webinar Jun 2025

Capturing Life Stories Webinar

A Church Survey for Assessing Needs

Expanding Ministry With Homebound Members

Life Story Telling Resources

Questions to Prompt Telling Life Stories

Visiting At-Home Members

Ways to Reach Out to At-Home Members

Ways to Support At-Home Members

ADA Church Video

Housing Program With the Mentally Ill

Older Adults DO Meditate: A Guide to Contemplation With Older Adults Webinar- Week 1 Fall 2025

Older Adults DO Meditate: A Guide to Contemplation With Older Adults Webinar- Week 2 Fall 2025

Older Adults DO Meditate: A Guide to Contemplation With Older Adults Webinar- Week 3 Fall 2025

Older Adults DO Meditate: A Guide to Contemplation With Older Adults Webinar- Week 4 Fall 2025

Navigating the Holiday Season With More Hope, Peace, Love & Joy Webinar

10 Ideas For Church Groups Observing Older Adults Month

A Challenge To Churches to Become More Aware of Faithful Living in Long Term Care Facilities

Dementia-Friendly Service of Worship Liturgy

Justice Seeking Congregations

Organize for Justice Equity

Worship Service for Older Adults Month 2026

Dementia Ministries Resources