The Neighborhood is the Family

By Rev. Joanna D’Agostino  •  January 30, 2025

One of my core beliefs comes from a Haitian Proverb: "The Neighborhood is the Family."

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Living with Purpose After Your Primary Career

By Rev. Ruth D. Fitzgerald  •  September 26, 2024

Truth be told, I’ve had real difficulty writing this blog post. In fact, even though I’m a procrastinator by nature and always push a deadline, I had to ask for an..

Why Would I Want to Do That?

By Rev. Darla Metz  •  September 19, 2024

As I quickly approach the age of 60, just a few short months away, I seem to be asked quite often these days “When are you going to retire? Are you going to work until..

The Power of Divine Love

By Reverend Jessica Tinkham  •  September 12, 2024

In a world brimming with noise, chaos, and an ever-changing landscape of success and achievement, finding a deep sense of purpose and meaning can sometimes feel elusive...

Meaning, Purpose & Redefining Retirement: Resources

By Parker Center Staff  •  September 05, 2024

For the past month, we have been writing on the theme of Purpose and Meaning as we approach our annual Abundant Aging Symposium, Meaning, Purpose, and Redefining..

On Purpose, For a Purpose

By Kim Moeller  •  August 29, 2024

To psychologists, purpose is an abiding intention to achieve a long-term goal that is both personally meaningful and makes a positive mark on the world. More simply,..

The Incredible Gifts of Purpose and Meaning

By Rev. Dr. Bobbie McKay  •  August 22, 2024

I was born in 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest of four children. My dad worked in the complicated world of labor relations which contained elements of danger and..

A New Creation

By Lisa B. Thomas  •  August 15, 2024

A few years back, I fell completely and hopelessly in love with my bicycle. I even named it Baby Blue. Baby Blue and I would ride every day; my favorite route was riding..

Opportunities that Come with Age

By Rev. John Gantt  •  August 08, 2024

Retirement and aging are doorways to abundant opportunities.

Meaning and Purpose

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging  •  August 01, 2024

You know buzz words are important when you see them raised over and over in a variety of places. When it comes to things that are important to a person’s health,..