--- title: Abundant Aging - Center for Abundant Aging | Rev. Rebecca S. King (2) description: Having served as pastor at Community UCC in Fort Seneca, Ohio for three and a half years, Rev. Becky King currently serves as the chaplain at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, Ohio and as the dean of chaplains at United Church Homes. (2) --- [![Center for Abundant Aging](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/wp-content/uploads/uch-logo-200x84.png "Center for Abundant Aging")](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center) [Back to United Church Homes](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. - [Educational Opportunities](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/) - [Overview](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/) - [Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE)](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/clinical-pastoral-education-cpe/) - [Quellhorst Endowment Fund](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/quellhorst-scholars/) - [High School Community Service Opportunities](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/high-school-community-service-opportunities/) - [Internships-Undergraduate and Graduate](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/internships-undergraduate-and-graduate/) - [Research Opportunities](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/educational-opportunities/research-opportunities/) - Engagement with Congregations - [Resources for Worship and Reflection](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/resources-for-worship-and-reflection/) - [Age-Friendly Congregations](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/age-friendly-congregations/) - [Church Resources](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/church-resources/) - [About the Center](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/about-the-center/) - [Overview](https://www.unitedchurchhomes.org/parker-center/about-the-center/) - [Meet Rev. 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What Brings Older Adults Peace — A Conversation Peace. Throughout the Advent season, as our journey brings us closer to Christmas Eve, many Christian churches.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/advent-series-peace) ### Thanksgiving: Shining Light and Gratitude on Communities Who Care for Their Older Adults By Rev. Rebecca S. King  •  November 21, 2019 Love Thy Neighbor: A True Story There once was an older adult who lived alone. He was not married and never had any children. His extended family did not live close by.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/2019/11/thanksgiving-shining-light-and-gratitude-on-communities-who-care-for-their-older-adults) ### Staying Connected: Older Adults and the Use of Social Media By Rev. Rebecca S. King  •  September 12, 2019 MY MOM’S STORY My mom was born in Ohio but moved to Indiana the summer before her third-grade year commenced. In their community in Indiana, my grandparents maintained.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/2019/09/staying-connected-older-adults-and-the-use-of-social-media) ### LISTEN UP: Hearing What Matters Most to Our Care As We Age By Rev. Rebecca S. King  •  July 08, 2019 AGE FRIENDLY The population of the United States is aging. A 2017 study found that “within just a couple decades, older people are projected to outnumber children for.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/2019/07/listen-up-hearing-what-matters-most-to-our-care-as-we-age) ### Hope as a Journey By Rev. Rebecca S. King  •  June 13, 2019 Assessing for Hope As a chaplain working with older adults in long-term care, part of my call is to complete spiritual assessments with residents. In obtaining their.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/2019/06/hope-as-a-journey) ### Small Groups: Big Connections By Rev. Rebecca S. King  •  May 16, 2019 Connecting Through Small Groups: A Story Last week, at the continuing care retirement community where I serve, the speaker for our senior class group that day called two.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/2019/05/small-groups-big-connections) ### Love: How Music Brings Abundant Life in Community By Rev. Rebecca S. King  •  March 21, 2019 Connection I serve a community where music is valued as one way to connect with others. Through our Music & Memory program, several residents have an iPod personalized.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/2019/03/love-how-music-brings-abundant-life-in-community) ### Narrative Gerontology and the Importance of Storytelling By Rev. Rebecca S. King  •  January 31, 2019 The Importance of Storytelling and Story Listening I was saddened by the recent death of poet Mary Oliver. In the wake of her death, I spent time reading various pieces.. 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