by Kelley Hope | Jun 16, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Interested in attending the 2025 POAMN conference, but finances are a constraint? We can help. POAMN has limited scholarship funds to assist participants with conference expenses. POAMN members will receive first consideration for scholarship awards. Apply for a...
by Kelley Hope | Jun 9, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
By Hugh Plappert Senior adult pastors play a crucial role in bridging the digital divide for older adults in their congregations. While seniors increasingly use computers and the Internet, they face significant challenges, including digital literacy, health...
by Kelley Hope | Jun 1, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
By Larry Pazier, Westview Presbyterian Church, Longmont, Colorado When working with older adults, an important focus can be helping individuals find ways to have joy in their lives. One way to add joy to life is by continuing to pursue goals. Throughout our...
by Kelley Hope | May 14, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
Congregations throughout PC(USA) are honoring the older adults in their community with special activities this month. Many are using the worship service found in the 2025 Older Adult Ministry Resource Guide. See below for a selection of events and activities that...
by Kelley Hope | May 1, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
By Janet E. Miller, PhD, CRE On the Season 3 premiere (October 2024) of Wiser Than Me podcast, Julia Louis-Dreyfus sits down with visionary scientist and conservationist Jane Goodall. Toward the end of the discussion, Julia asks Jane if she has ever done a life...
by Kelley Hope | Apr 18, 2025 | News, Uncategorized
A special emphasis week for those 65 and above was adopted by the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) General Assembly in 1992. This annual event is observed in the first full week of May. Some congregations extend it to the whole month of May. In 2025, the celebration...