--- title: Abundant Aging - Center for Abundant Aging (13) description: Aging abundantly. What is it? Is it achievable? Are you living it? Find out how to live abundantly through this thought-provoking blog series designed to inspire and come alongside your journey of aging with purpose. (13) --- [![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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[Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/meaning-and-purpose) ### Summer Reflections: Journal to Preserve the Memory By Parker Center Staff  •  July 25, 2024 Journaling your summer memories allows you to preserve the past and capture the essence of those precious memories and experiences forever. By writing down your.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/journal-to-preserve-the-memory) ### Summers are for Friendships By Kim Moeller  •  July 18, 2024 Think back. In what season are your favorite memories with your best friends? I’ve asked a number of people and summer seems to be the most common answer. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/summers-are-for-friendships) ### The Summer Job By Rev. Dr. Bobbie McKay  •  July 11, 2024 I grew up in a suburb outside of Chicago named Evanston, Illinois. It was the home of Northwestern University; a neighbor of Loyola University and existed part way.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/the-summer-job) ### The New. The Familiar. Home. By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  July 04, 2024 My dad was a local church pastor. The house we lived in during my elementary and middle school years was the only building the church owned for many years. His office.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/the-new.-the-familiar.-home) ### Summers In the Neighborhood By Rev. John Gantt  •  June 27, 2024 The basketball hoop was bolted above our garage doors. It wasn’t exactly straight but it was the only one on our street. I also had the only basketball. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/summers-in-the-neighborhood) ### I Remember By Rev. Ruth D. 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