Renewal and Development

The United Church of Canada’s Seniors’ Chaplains Network is a voluntary association of those providing pastoral care to seniors in personal care homes and other facilities. It is dedicated to providing a network, resources, and programs for those who share ministry with, to, and by senior adults.

Vision, Mission, Goals, and Objectives

The vision, mission, goals, and objectives of the Seniors’ Chaplains Network.

Program and Worship Resources

Caring for Our Spirit I [RTF: 7 pp/115 KB]

The three sessions in this Bible study—Trust and Faith, Healing, and God Hears Us—emphasize the connection between understanding scripture and applying it to personal life experiences.

Caring for Our Spirit II [RTF: 7 pp/108 KB]

The three sessions in this Bible study—Tears of Grief, Tears of Joy, and Tears of Life—visit the moments in our lives that are marked by tears and explore the process of life.

Pentecost Service for a Seniors’ Residence [RTF: 2 pp/50 KB]

An outline for a Pentecost service for a seniors’ home or group.

Rituals for a Seniors’ Residence [RTF: 3 pp/75 KB]

Rituals for mourning the death of a resident, preparing for the arrival of someone new, and blessing new beds.

Worship in Personal Care Homes [RTF: 3 pp/63 KB]

An article about the challenges and blessings of bringing worship to those in personal care homes, especially to those with Alzheimer Disease and dementia.

Recommended

Moments in Time: Metaphors for Aging in Long-Term Care (video, 15 minutes)

Produced at Oliver Lodge, Saskatoon, this video deals with the emotions associated with living in long-term care facilities and would be beneficial to staff, day program clients, family care providers, and residents. Suggestions are provided to assist with discussion. Order from Oliver Lodge, 1405 Faulkner Cres., Saskatoon, SK, S7L 3R5; Tel: 306-382-4111; Fax: 306-382-9822; E-mail: Oliver Lodge.

Richard L. Morgan, With Faces to the Evening Sun: Faith Stories from the Nursing Home (Nashville, TN: Upper Room, 1998)

This large-print book includes meditations for nursing home residents and their families.