Collected Articles of Interest

Take Time to Be Wholely: A program that is part of the parish nursing ministry of Emmanuel United Church, Ottawa.
Circle of Elders: A model from Shaughnessy Heights United Church, Vancouver.
Parish Nursing: Parish nursing is a health ministry that emphasizes the wholeness of body, mind, and spirit in congregations, health agencies, and communities. By Linda Alldred-Johnson, Parish Nurse, St. Matthew's United Church, Richmond Hill.
Worship in Personal Care Homes [RTF: 3 pp/63 KB]: John Lenshyn, Coordinator of Pastoral Care for the Fred Douglas Society in Winnipeg, shares the challenges and blessings of bringing worship to those in personal care homes.
Honouring Life Transitions: The later years of many senior adults are marked by transitions. How can we honour these life changes and their significance in a person's life?
Wegesegum Seniors Camp Most Successful: From the Camp Newsletter, submitted by the Rev. Vic Moriarty.
Discerning Directions for Ministry with, to, and by Seniors in The United Church of Canada: Actions and directions that have affirmed The United Church of Canada's commitment to ministry with, to, and by seniors.
Program Ideas for ministry with, to, and by seniors.
2005 Year of the Veteran: An article about honouring the veterans among us.
A Remembrance Day Service from Saint Luke's Place, Cambridge, Ontario.
Healing in the Land of Forgetfulness: a moving article about music ministry with seniors suffering from dementia.
Reflections/Scriptures for Advent: Anna and Simeon (Luke 2:22-28), and Loss.
Terminology. The term "senior" describes a broad spectrum of the human population.
Something to Think About. People of all ages have a need to be useful, wanted and needed. Listed below are some opportunities for meaningful service in your church.
Toward a Society for All Ages. In April 2002, the Second World Assembly on Aging adopted an International Plan of Action on Aging in response to the opportunities and challenges of an aged population.
A Working Definition of Spirituality. Spirituality means different things to different people, sometimes even within oneself, depending on the experience of the moment.
Aging. To grow older is normal. It is a fulfillment of the cycle of life, a process of maturation, of becoming more fully who we are.
Five Principles For Older Adults. The United Nations Principles For Older Adults identify five key areas of concern for the aging population.

Seniors