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The Interfaith Committee of the Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter has established special programs and events in an effort to provide spiritual support for individuals with dementia and their families.  In addition, the Interfaith program is dedicated to providing public awareness, education and support to Orange County's faith-based communities regarding Alzheimer's disease, related dementia's and promoting brain health. 
Spiritually based services include:
  • Special religious services at various houses of worship designed to trigger long term memory
  • Faith-based Caregiver Support Groups
  • Consultation and education to clergy and their congregants
  • Annual Clergy Breakfast
  • Memory Walk Interfaith service
  • Volunteer opportunities for faith based individuals to liaison between their congregation and the Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter.
  • Many of you are familiar with the wonderful feelings that occur when an Alzheimer's patient has an opportunity to experience a spiritual event.  The familiar surroundings and rituals with music, stained glass, prayers, communion and symbols such as the cross, prayer shawls, candles and incense remain with us.  None of us forget them once we have experienced them in our lives.

    A special Alzheimer service at your congregation can awaken this spiritual connection for Alzheimer patients in your community.

    Interfaith Worship Services
    Special Religious Services for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease

    Are you a family caregiver of someone with Alzheimer's disease or a professional caregiver caring for dementia patients? Individuals of all faiths are invited to join us for a special Alzheimer's religious service and reception on the following dates:

    Please RSVP to Jacque Schweppe at 714.259.7509
    For additional information about the Interfaith Program, please contact: Bobbie Babbage at 949.757.3758

    2009 Dates

    June 23rd, 10:30 a.m.
    St. Andrew's By The Sea United Methodist Church
    2001 Calle Frontera
    San Clemente
    949.492.537

    July 22nd, 10:30 a.m.
    Episcopal Church of the Blessed Sacrament
    1314 N. Angelina Drive
    Placentia
    714.505.6254

    August 11th, 10:30 a.m.
    St. Wilfred of York Episcopal Church
    18631 Chapel Lane
    Huntington Beach
    714.968.3100

    August 25th, 10:30 a.m.
    Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
    5550 Ohio
    Yorba Linda
    714.779.1729

    September 10th, 10:30 a.m.
    Redeemer Lutheran Church of Leisure World
    13560 St. Andrews Drive
    Seal Beah
    562.59.8697

    September 23rd, 10:30 a.m.
    San Francisco Solano Catholic Church
    22092 Antonio Parkway
    Rancho Santa Margarita
    949.589.777

    October 15th, 10:30 a.m.
    Yorba Linda Friends
    5211 Lakeview Avenue
    Yorba Linda
    714.777.7346

    October 27th, 10:30 a.m.
    Temple'Nai Tzedek
    9669 Talbert Avenue
    Fountain Valley
    714.963.4611

    November TBA - Spanish Thanksgiving
    Immaculate Heart of Mary
    1100 South Center Street
    Santa Ana

    December 9th, 10:30 a.m.
    Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
    33501 Stonehill Drive
    Dana Point
    949.493.3414

    Alzheimer's disease and other memory disorders slowly deplete the emotional strength of everyone affected. It also impacts an individual's spiritual strength. As the disease continues to test our faith, we look for ways to find peace. Staying connected to our spiritual selves can help conquer the fear and anxiety created by the disease. We invite anyone interested to join us for these services, whether the patient lives at home or in a care center.

    Please RSVP to Jacque Schweppe at 714.259.7509
    For additional information about the Interfaith Program, please contact:
    Bobbie Babbage at 949.757.3758

     

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