Hope When the Spirit Connects Us

By Anthony Spearhart  •  January 22, 2026

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Giving

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  January 10, 2019

We began this new year with wisdom from Parker Palmer — both in last week’s post and as he graced the gathering of participants at the Wisdom Conversation event on Jan...

Growing Up with People Who are Growing Old

By Guest Blogger  •  January 03, 2019

I have been pleased to discover that we at United Church Homes have an honored tradition of having family members working together in some of our communities. Moreover,..

Christmas is for Grown-ups

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  December 27, 2018

I recently had a brief conversation with an acquaintance about Christmas. The older adult indicated that they didn’t have much to “get ready” as Christmas really is for..

Joy: An Intergenerational Perspective

By Rev. Jared Ruari  •  December 20, 2018

The watchword for this fourth Sunday of Advent is “joy,” and from reading this week’s gospel lesson from Luke, it is easy to see why. As we read of Mary’s visit to her..

Finding One's Voice through Singing: A Story of Love

By Rev. Rebecca S. King  •  December 13, 2018

Advent: Love During worship at United Church Homes' Fairhaven Community, we light a candle each week in Advent as we travel the four Sundays to Christmas Eve. Each..

Where is Peace?

By Rev. Beth Rodenhouse  •  December 06, 2018

How can I write a blog about peace in these troubling times? Everywhere I look, I find unrest, conflict and violence. Everywhere I listen, I hear angry name-calling,..

Hope Begins Advent Journey

By Rev. Catherine Lawrence  •  November 29, 2018

As the days grow shorter, it is an ancient practice to ground the journey toward the divine in hope. The Christian church marks the beginning of the church year with the..

Landmarks and Taskwork for End of Life

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Center for Abundant Aging  •  November 22, 2018

This blog is the fourth in a series of reflections from the 3rd annual Symposium with Dr. Ira Byock on October 12, 2018, Abundant Aging Through the End of Life.

Whole-Person Care at the End of Life

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

I recently went to the doctor for an initial consultation. After the doctor entered the room and shook my hand, she did something which, to me, was amazing. She sat..