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: Jean Moonilal, LCSW at 949.757.3758
2008 Dates:
August 27th 10:30 a.m.
St. Andrew's By The Sea Methodist Church
2001 Calle Frontera
San Clemente
949.492.2537
September 17th 10:30 a.m.
St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Lane
Huntington Beach
714.968.3100
October 9th 10:30 a.m.
Yorba Linda Friends Church
5211 Lakeview Avenue
Yorba Linda
714.777.7346
October 29th 10:30 a.m.
Congregation B'Nai Tzedek
9669 Talbert Avenue
Fountain Valley
714.963.4611
November 8th 8:30 a.m.
Memory Walk Candle Lighting Ceremony
California State University, Fullerton - TBA
November TBA
Spanish Language Thanksgiving Service
Location - TBA
December 3rd 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:
Jean Moonilal, LCSW at 949.757.3758
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