Older Adult Ministry

Expressions of Older Adult Ministry, A project created in partnership with the Office of Christian Formation of the Presbyterian Mission Agency, PCUSA

A Presbyterian minister discusses her intentional approach to retirement, 5/2023 article that contains four episodes of the podcast Everyday God-talk

The Third Thirty, a 10/2023 PRC webinar with Chris Pomfret about how we live the third thirty years of our lives

The Age Wave: Principles to Guide Older Adult Ministry, a 2020 webinar created by the Presbyterian Church in Canada featuring PC(USA) minister and author, Joyce MacKichan Walker

Responding to death and end of life issues, 10/2021, Union Presbyterian Seminary hosts a thoughtful and moving online panel discussion

Binder for Life, this 3-session class from ShareChurch (UMC), helps individuals organize crucial personal and financial information. It’s a practical tool for everyone but especially valuable for older adults, as it makes documents easier for loved ones to access and navigate. Plus, it’s a great opportunity for congregants to invite friends and neighbors to church

Having the Last Word, this class from ShareChurch (UMC), empowers individuals to plan their memorial service, ensuring their wishes are honored and relieving loved ones of difficult decisions during a time of grief. It’s also a powerful outreach opportunity to foster meaningful conversations about life and faith

The Care Partner Tool Kits a series of 13 QuickSheets and resources for congregations supporting caregivers and for individuals who are caring for others. Some topics for these PDF downloads include Roles and Responsibilities, Accompanying a Loved One to the Doctor, A How-To Guide: Starting a Care Partner Support Group, The Guilt of Caregiving, Churches Ministering to Care Partners, and Care Partners Planning Together: Preparation for the Hard Conversations