OLDER ADULT MONTH

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. In 2026, the celebration begins May 3 with Older Adult Sunday. Begin planning your celebration of older adults now.

POAMN Resource Guides

POAMN produces an annual guide with program ideas and resources for celebrating older adults in your congregation and community. The 2026 guide will be published in late January. 

Become a member to receive a free copy of the 2026 Resource Guide by mail.

View digital versions of past issues online.

Worship Services

Each year, POAMN creates a worship service to celebrate the contributions of older adults. The liturgy ideas, prayers, and resources can be used in a congregational worship or may be adapted for a retirement community or other setting. Look for other worship ideas in past resource guides.

More Worship Liturgy and Celebration Ideas

The PCUSA Office of Christian Formation compiled worship resources and ideas from past POAMN planning guides, congregational experiences, and Faith Formation leaders who are in ministry with older adults. Explore these ideas for celebrating and lifting up the older adults in your community.