A choir that includes the very young up to the not-so young can bring energy -- and just plain fun! -- to a worship service.
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Here are some ways a pastor and congregation can help those who are in the muddle or crisis of midlife. | more »
We all know that to feel that “I matter” is important throughout our life, regardless of our means of evaluating such things as “success” and love. | more »
If you want to start the new year off right, you’ll need a plan. Here are some popular resolutions. | more »
Take time this year to celebrate the oldest members of your congregation on their birthdays. | more »
The later years of life can be good at Beth-Anne Place, a community for seniors started by an ELCA congregation on Chicago's West Side. | more »
They can be a gold mine of wisdom and experience. Is there an older person in your life that you look to when you need guidance? What about that person, despite the effects of aging, makes them an important pillar... | more »
Whether you’re 24 or 64, it’s never too early to plan for your retirement. Let’s make the bold assumption that you’ll be financially secure when the day comes, so the money problem is solved. But a big question remains: How... | more »
The annual “Senior Gala” at First Lutheran in Fargo, N.D., is an inspiring night for all involved. | more »
“Una, you are 82 years old. Why did you decide to be baptized now?” Her response was, “No one has ever invited me before.”
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With today’s technology — many cellphones have a voice recorder — it’s easy to record someone’s comments. Have you taken advantage of this or similar technology to preserve your family’s history? You might also want to read: Preserve and share... | more »
Many congregations need to update their impressions and expectations of seniors, who no longer are the “been-there and done-that” generation. | more »
For some, it’s elderly members and, more and more we’re told, it may include young adults who have had to move back home or have never left. If this sounds like your home, what are the benefits for all involved?... | more »
This last month, I’ve learned a little more about sharing the sadder side of life. | more »
As the years go by, does your age seem to weigh on you? Or have you learned to adapt to and maybe even enjoy the changes in you and your life? If you have learned acceptance, what helped you get... | more »
Time was, you were doing well if you knew the names of your great-grandparents. The Internet has changed that. Today, a family’s history and genealogy is much more accessible. How far have you been able to follow your family’s roots?... | more »
I’m reminded of Psalm 90 that talks about the shortness of life and likens it to grass that grows up in the morning and withers in the evening. | more »
If it’s August, the days of summer will be gone too soon. But there’s still time before the leaves turn to finish a task, take a trip or just do what you like to do on warm days. What do... | more »
Many senior ELCA members are not ready to sit back in the rocking chair. Why not put them to work? | more »
The sandwich generation is described as those many baby boomers that are providing care for their older children and for their parents, whose health is failing. Does this describe you? If it does, how have you learned to cope? What... | more »
Fern Lee Hagedorn writes today about ways to break the barriers separating the generations. She also suggests that roles in the congregation need not be determined by age. How has your congregation taken steps to mix the generations and avoid... | more »
It’s a question that we ask kids or students all the time. But how would you answer that question today? What’s your plan for the rest of your life, and what is one thing you want to be sure to... | more »
Holidays mean family time — and that often means card games. What games do you like best? Do you prefer the simple games (UNO, Crazy Eights, Go Fish) or the complex (bridge, canasta, euchre)?... | more »
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