Hope Does Not Disappoint

By Rev. Ruth D. Fitzgerald  •  March 13, 2025

A few weeks ago, fellow blogger, John Gantt, wrote these words connecting the “four Cs” of this season’s theme.

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Shirley: An Aging Hero

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging  •  May 03, 2018

How we think about our aging selves has significant consequences on our health and how we actually age. In a recent “Aging Unmasked” podcast from LeadingAge, Dr. Tracey..

Memories of a Dear Friend

By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  April 26, 2018

Remembrances and tributes shared this week after the death of Barbara Bush reminded me of the inspiration, support and blessings that I have received on my own life..

In or Out? Giving Voice to LGBTQ Older Adults

By Guest Blogger  •  April 20, 2018

Movie Follows LGBTQ Older Adults Deciding Whether to Be Open About Their Sexualities COLUMBUS — As the total population of people age 65 and older increases throughout..

Say What? Dining Services

By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  April 19, 2018

“Dinner’s ready” is a simple phrase that embraces a powerful invitation to celebrate the central formative nature of our relationships. This time of breaking bread and..

Humble Heroes: Thumbs Up for AARP's 2018 Movies for Grownups Award Winner 'Dunkirk'

By Rev. Beth Rodenhouse  •  April 16, 2018

In the past, I didn't consider myself a war movie enthusiast. But that was before I became a chaplain in a retirement community where I host a monthly veteran’s group...

Films about Aging Reflect Our Own Journeys

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging  •  April 06, 2018

In addition to moving from winter into spring and from Lent into the Easter season, we also recently have moved through another season: the awards season that began with..

Compassion as Core Value

By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  March 29, 2018

“Compassion constitutes a radical form of criticism, for it announces that the hurt is to be taken seriously, that the hurt is not to be accepted as normal and natural..

Spiritual Practices: Aging, Forgiveness

By Rev. Jared Ruari  •  March 22, 2018

Would you believe me if I told you that elders are generally more likely to forgive than the rest of us?

Release as Spiritual Practice

By Rev. Rebecca S. King  •  March 15, 2018

Breathe in and give yourself a hug. Exhale and release your breath. Breathe in and raise your hands in the air above your head. Bring your hands down and release your..