Resources
Older Adult Ministries
Resources for Individuals, Congregations and Organizations
Welcome to this page for collaboration and expansion of ministries with older adults from the NBA Innovative Conversation Group on Older Adult Ministries!
Since its beginning, NBA has played a major role in creating and sustaining ministries of compassion and care for older adults, and has advocated for the rights and dignity of the elders in our Disciples communities. Today, we continue to carry on that work in new ways by accompanying leaders, congregations, organizational partners, and others whose call is to expand ministry with and for older adults in the 21st Century.
Goals:
Education and Communication: sharing information, worship materials, articles, webinars, workshops, etc. to strengthen ministries and leaders serving older adults and those who care for them.
Justice and Advocacy: offering community organizing strategies and resources on justice issues for congregations and communities advocating for the rights, dignity and humanity of older adults.
Networking: creating intentional connections for mutual dialogue, support and collaboration with leaders and ministries across the DOC and ecumenically.
Silver Chalice Ministry: promoting and administering the expansion of the Ministry throughout the DOC.
Innovation: broadening and deepening positive impacts through presence and programs in vulnerable older adult communities.
Get Involved
Introducing Silver Chalice
The purpose of the Silver Chalice Program is to encourage, support, and celebrate Disciples communities who have a strong desire to care for, assist, and utilize the gifts and wisdom of older adults.
Read through the documents below to learn more about the Silver Chalice and how to get involved.
Ministry and Worship Resources for Older Adults
Sometimes sadness and grief can overtake the joy of the holiday season. The bustle and craziness of preparations turns into a feeling of just going through the motions in order to survive. Naming the sadness and loneliness, and finding ways to honor it can bring joy back to life. Ideas for how to find joy in sadness will be shared and invited. Join us!
Speakers:
Rev. Lina Eddy: Interim Minister for Millersburg Christian Church, Silver Chalice Guide. She resides in California, Missouri.
Kimberly Weir: Chaplain in Jacksonville, FL with a heart for grief support. She brings to this topic her own experience of grief resulting from the death of her 19-year-old son.
Wednesday, November 20th, 2024
11am – noon CDT
There is no fee for this webinar.
“Disciples DO Meditate!” Webinar with Rev. Dr. Paul Koch
“Rebuilding Community Post-Pandemic: Healing Lessons from Nature” Webinar
“You CAN Start a Support Group” Webinar
