--- title: Abundant Aging - Center for Abundant Aging | Rev. Catherine Lawrence description: Rev. Cathy served as pastor and teacher at Zion UCC Fireside in Bellevue, Ohio for eight years. A registered nurse, she had combined her passion for the care and nurture of the whole person, mind, body and spirit in her role as chaplain at Parkvue Community in Sandusky, where she retired in November 2020. 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This season was the first time that I was not employed since my teen.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/season-of-change) ### Harvesting Blessings: Challenges, Faith & Celebration By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  August 19, 2021 O God, our help in ages past, Our hope for years to come, Our shelter from the stormy blast, And our eternal home. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/harvesting-blessings-challenges-faith-celebration) ### Rooted in Divine Love By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  July 22, 2021 Creation Scripture begins with beautiful imagery of the divine formation of creation. Psalm 24:1 reminds us: “The earth is the Lord’s and all that is in it, the world,.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/rooted-in-divine-love) ### Living in Hope By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  June 03, 2021 Grounded in Creation The power of creation infuses a profound sense of awe, deep within my soul. Recent summer-like temperatures in the 80’s and bright sunshine have.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/living-in-hope) ### The Invitation of Spring By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  April 22, 2021 This blog post is the third in our series inspired by the words of Amanda Gorman in “The Hill We Climb.” [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/the-invitation-of-spring) ### We Remember By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  March 18, 2021 I was born, raised and have lived my entire life near Lake Erie. The fourth-smallest of the Great Lakes has a majestic shoreline that extends across the state and north.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/we-remember) ### The Power of a “Broken-Open Heart” By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  February 11, 2021 We begin February by reflecting on American Heart Month. The heart is command central, sending oxygen and blood pulsating through all the systems of the body. Its.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/the-power-of-a-broken-open-heart) ### To Life! By Rev. 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