Dementia through the Lens of Grace (Center for Leadership Excellence)
October 1 @ 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
About the Dementia Resourcing Series:
This series will have three components: two webinars and an open letter on dementia. Register for one or all three.
Webinar, October 1, 2024, 1-2 pm
Dementia through the Lens of Grace
Bishop Kenneth Carder
The Christian gospel of grace counters the stigma, isolation, and hopelessness associated with forms of dementia by broadening the lens from symptoms to stories and by providing a community in which the most vulnerable members become agents of renewal and transformation. The presentation will identify unique contributions people living with dementia offer to Christian discipleship and the church’s mission.
Article, October 8, 2024
“Letter to My Pastor”
Lester Ruth
We have commissioned Lester Ruth, worship professor at Duke Divinity, to write an article about what he would want from his pastor, particularly in terms of worship opportunities, if he developed dementia. Want to be the first to read this article? Select this option when you register and we will email it to you on October 8.
Webinar, October 15, 2024, 1-2 pm
Respite Care for All: Care Ministries for Your Community
Daphne Johnston
For those whose lives have been completely disrupted by a diagnosis of dementia, where do they turn? When loved ones lose their autonomy and all they have ever known, where do they find an anchor? Where do they go to restore meaning and purpose, to make new friends? How can they piece back together parts of their lives that still bring joy? The answer is the church. The faith community can provide community and hope for families living with dementia while also providing discipleship opportunities for their own congregation. Join this webinar to find out more information on beginning a respite ministry in your area.
Free
