Spirituality, for a Christian, is that part of our daily experience which allows us to reflect on everything in our lives, to seek sense in our relationships and our reactions, and to enable God to be … [Read more...]
Ageing Issues Study Network
An outline of possibilities for the work of an Ageing Issues Study Network, Cherished or forgotten, formed the basis of a number of applications to grant-making bodies following its circulation to … [Read more...]
Spirituality
Members of Christians on Ageing are usually Christians, though some are just interested in our work or support our endeavours. A Christian is defined not only by her or his acceptance of a set of … [Read more...]
The Churches’ pastoral care
The Churches begin their thinking and action about caring for others in the words of Jesus: ‘Feed my lambs; feed my sheep’. This straight-forward invitation to continue his ministry is called pastoral … [Read more...]
Health & Social Care
Being older does not mean being ill or needy all the time. There will be times, however, when being older brings with it needs in health and social care which are different from those of younger … [Read more...]
Some facts
Those commonly described as ‘older people’ number over 10 million, and cover an age range of up to 40 years. Within such a large group there will be great differences not only in terms of age, but of … [Read more...]
About our Members
Older Christians are probably the greatest underutilised resource in UK churches. In some churches considerable resources are spent on children, youth and young families, while little or nothing is … [Read more...]
