--- title: Abundant Aging - Center for Abundant Aging (20) 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. (20) --- [![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/unexpected-clarity) ### Zombies in the Bible By Reverend Jessica Tinkham  •  April 20, 2023 Earlier this month I was leading Good Friday service at the small church that I pastor. I wanted the service to feel different than a typical Sunday morning service. I.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/zombies-in-the-bible) ### The Abundant Aging Podcast: Ideas, Information, & Inspiration to Improve Lives By UCH Admin  •  April 17, 2023 United Church Homes (UCH) is excited to announce a new initiative in our mission to promote the riches of abundant aging—our Abundant Aging podcast! [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/the-abundant-aging-podcast-ideas-information-inspiration-to-improve-lives) ### The Abundant Grace of Chance Encounters By Rev. Dr. Bobbie McKay  •  April 13, 2023 I have had the privilege and joy of two careers. After God called me into ministry, God gently reminded me I wasn’t quite finished yet. 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