People who are involved in ministry of any kind in the Churches need training. This applies to lay people as well as to those who are formally ordained or commissioned. Training demands being open to ideas and it means having enough ideas to generate enthusiasm and commitment. It also needs time, and often it can seem there is no time for everything so some things get left behind. The place of older people in the life of the Churches and the ways in which ministry can focus on older people's … [Read more...]
Helpful contacts
A small organisation like Christians on Ageing cannot provide guidance and advice on more than a selected range of topics, usually related to current issues about ageing or those which have a direct connection with our membership. The list of other sites listed here is neither comprehensive (the subject is too big for that) nor recommended by Christians on Ageing but you might find it a useful starter in your search for more information. No responsibility can be taken for the content of … [Read more...]
Prayers and Reflections
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 involved in and to influence that reflection. Part of this reflection is prayer, time that we actively give to seeking the presence of God, either together with others and in a formal way, or on our own, wherever and whenever we manage to find space and time. Prayer during the night. Many … [Read more...]
Ageing Issues Study Network
This Network was launched in September 2015. Following a wide-ranging discussion at the launch meeting, an outline of possibilities under the heading Cherished or forgotten was circulated to the many people expressing an interest and further work was undertaken to establish the Enquiry proposed. It has been a matter of deep disappointment that we have not been able to secure funding for the development of the Ageing Issues Study Network. We have not lost sight of the main purposes of the … [Read more...]
Dementia Network
Our Dementia Network brings together a wide range of those who support people with dementia or who are professionally involved in treatments or research. It has, under different titles, been an important part of Christians on Ageing work for over twenty-five years. Our twice-yearly Dementia Newsletter has been published continuously since 1992. The newsletter, which is available free by email attachment to anyone interested, seeks to do the following: Keep readers up-to-date on media … [Read more...]
Publications
Christians on Ageing publishes short, accessible, low cost booklets and related material. All our publications are on topics of interest to older people and to those people who support their life of faith. Our current list can be found by visiting the Bookshop where you will find details about the individual titles and can make purchases. We publish items for various reasons: sometimes we wish to fill a gap in provision, or there may be a need for an easy to read introduction or overview … [Read more...]
Our magazine
Every three months, the members of Christians on Ageing receive a free copy of the organisation’s magazine. It is called plus and is a means of communication between the Executive Committee and members, between members themselves, and a source of information and reflection on issues of age and ageing. You can choose to receive plus by post or via email as a pdf. If you choose to receive plus via email it means that we don't have to print and post the magazine and so your membership fee can … [Read more...]
