CAPTURING LIFE STORIES
Wednesday, October 1 @ 9:00 am PT | Webinar
Presented by National Benevolent Association
Through the process of life review, we reconnect with significant milestones that can bring resolution and wisdom to be shared across generations. Co-leaders Jan Aerie, Coordinator of Older Adult Ministries, Gerontologist and Family Counselor, and Rev. Maudine Wordlaw, Minister of Bereavement for Light of the World Christian Church in Indianapolis for over 30 years, will discuss how individuals and congregations can draw out and share stories, to enrich church life and advance personal longevity. There is no cost to attend but registration is required.
OLDER ADULTS TO MEDITATE!
Wednesdays, October 29 - November 19
9:00 am PT | Webinar
Presented by Older Adult Ministries
Enrich your spiritual life and that of others by following the contemplation resource, “Looking for God Over Your Shoulder.” It will be our guide to a different topic each week. An image, scripture verse, meditation reflection, and prayer will be shared. Then participants will be invited to explore discussion prompts. Rev. Dr. Paul Koch, Regional Minister of the Mid-America Region, has been a participant in contemplative meditation circles in earnest for a decade and will lead our discussions. He practices daily meditation either alone, with his family, or with an online community. He has written, with other Disciples, “Looking Over God’s Shoulder: A Contemplation Guide for Older Adults.” Learn more.
Disciples Senior Assistance (DSA) Program
The DSA program provides monthly financial stipends or one-time grants to older adults aged 62+ who lack financial resources to sustain a reasonable quality of life. This program is available to any qualifying older adult that is active in a disciples congregation anywhere in the Pacific Southwest Region (PSWR).
The DSA stipend program provides up to $700 each month assisting older adults to meet their basic living expenses, including but not limited to rent, utilities, medical care, prescriptions, and food.
The DSA one-time program provides up to $2,000 assisting older adults with extraordinary immediate needs, including but not limited to medical or dental procedures, moving expense, or car repair. The one-time grant program may also reimburse Applicants for extraordinary expenses recently incurred, with appropriate expense documentation.
Download the Grant & Stipend Program Information and Application forms below.
Do you have experience in case management, gerontology, health services or communications?
We invite you to join our grantmaking work here at OAMC.
We meet online four times a year to coordinate the Disciples Senior Assistance Program.
Email or call us today!