Legacy

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  October 22, 2026

Legacy can be both a privilege and a burden. Merriam-Webster defines it as “something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.” Legacy connects us to what those before us have given us. Thinking about our own legacy asks us to imagine what we will leave after we are no longer living on this planet.

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Legacy

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  October 22, 2026

Legacy can be both a privilege and a burden. Merriam-Webster defines it as “something transmitted by or received from an ancestor or predecessor or from the past.”..

Camp Connections Across Generations

By Anna Redd  •  October 08, 2026

As a kid, I spent most summers anticipating the week I would spend at summer camp. Those five or six days that would be filled with exploring the wilderness, meeting new..

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By Anthony Spearhart  •  October 01, 2026

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By Guest Blogger  •  September 24, 2026

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My Intergenerational Foundations

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  September 17, 2026

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By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  September 03, 2026

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By Guest Blogger  •  August 27, 2026

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Generosity: Living Abundantly Through Love and Kindness

By Anna Redd  •  August 20, 2026

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