--- title: Abundant Aging - Center for Abundant Aging (51) 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. (51) --- [![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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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.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/2018/04/memories-of-a-dear-friend) ### 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.. [Read More](https://blog.unitedchurchhomes.org/2018/04/in-or-out-giving-voice-to-lgbtq-older-adults) ### 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.. 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