--- 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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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.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/lenten-series-week-one-ambiguity) ### Never Too Old By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  February 13, 2020 Our local newspaper recently ran an article about the secrets of navigating the job market after age 60. Any of us who have done this knows the anxiety that surrounds.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/never-too-old) ### When Old Is New Series -- The Power of Words By Rev. Ruth D. Fitzgerald  •  February 06, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/when-old-is-new-series-the-power-of-words) ### When Old Is New Series -- Older Adults Providing Fresh Insight on Aging By Rev. Rebecca S. King  •  January 30, 2020 [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/when-old-is-new-series-older-adults-providing-fresh-insight-on-aging) ### When Old Is New Series -- Health and Wholeness By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  January 23, 2020 The poet Mary Oliver asked a question that rests upon our hearts and minds as we enter this new decade in the year 2020: “Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your.. 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