--- title: Abundant Aging - Center for Abundant Aging (40) 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. (40) --- [![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/this-pandemic-is-personal-why-im-using-my-confinement-to-reach-out-to-people-i-care-about-focus-on-gratitude-and-be-in-the-present) ### Lenten Series: Sticks and Stones By Rev. Rebecca S. King  •  March 27, 2020 Many of us may remember the adage from our childhood, “sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” What we may have learned along the way is.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/lenten-series-sticks-and-stones) ### Support for Individuals Residing in Senior Living Communities By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  March 24, 2020 During the past two weeks, those of us who provide services for older adults who live in or need the supports and services of senior living communities, have seen more.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/support-for-individuals-residing-in-senior-living-communities) ### Pastoral Pandemic Care with Independent Older Adults By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  March 22, 2020 During this pandemic, United Church Homes and the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging would like to support you in providing care to older members in your.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/pastoral-pandemic-care-with-independent-older-adults) ### Pandemic Disruptions By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  March 20, 2020 Concerts have been cancelled. Sporting events both amateur and professional will not take place for the foreseeable future. Great cultural gathering places, museums and.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/pandemic-disruptions) ### Lenten Series, Week Three: Friendship By Rev. Ruth D. Fitzgerald  •  March 12, 2020 “Make new friends, but keep the old…” I can hear my Brownie troop’s voices singing the old song. I loved Brownies and Girl Scouting, and singing was just one part of its.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/lenten-series-week-three-friendship) ### Lenten Series, Week Two: At the Table By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  March 05, 2020 During these 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday, we are using “Bread for the Journey: A Daybook of Wisdom and Faith” by Henri Nouwen as inspiration for this blog. This.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/lenten-series-week-two-at-the-table) ### Lenten Series, Week One: Ambiguity By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  February 26, 2020 Living Faithfully in an Ambiguous World During these 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday, our writers have decided to use the writing of Henri Nouwen as the source of.. 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