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 Candle Lighting Interfaith service
Volunteer opportunities for faith based individuals to liaison between their congregation and the Alzheimer's Association Orange County Chapter.
The familiar surroundings and rituals associated with spiritual experiences can act as the some of the most powerful triggers to one’s memory. The stained glass, prayer shawls, candles, and other religious symbols serve as a recognizable reminder of what is a large part of many people’s 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
2010 Dates
Wednesday, March 17th, 10:30 a.m.
St. Gregory Episcopal Church
6201 East Willow Avenue
Long Beach
562.420.1311
Wednesday, March 24th, 10:30 a.m.
Messiah Lutheran Church
4861 Liverpool
Yorba Linda
714.528.0920
Tuesday, April 13th, 10:30 a.m.
Temple Judea
24512 Moulton Parkway
Laguna Hills
949.830.0470
Wednesday, April 28th, 10:30 a.m.
Good Shepherd Presbyterian
11600 Los Alamitos Blvd
Los Alamitos
562.493.2553
Wednesday, May 5th, 10:30 a.m.
Trinity United Presbyterian Church
13922 Prospect Avenue
Santa Ana
714.544.7850
Wednesday, May 19th, 10:30 a.m.
Trinity Cristo Rey Lutheran Church
902 South Broadway
Santa Ana
714.542.0784
Wednesday, June 9th, 10:30 a.m.
First Presbyterian Church of Garden Grove
11832 Euclid
Garden Grove
714.534.2269
Tuesday, June 22nd, 10:30 a.m.
St. Andrews By The Sea United Methodist Church
2001 Calle Frontera
San Clemente
949.492.2537
Tuesday, July 8th, 10:30 a.m.
St. Wilfrid of York Episcopal Church
18631 Chapel Lane
Huntington Beach
714.962.7512
Thursday, July 22nd, 10:30 a.m.
Wilshire Avenue Community Church of Fullerton
212 E. Wilshire
Fullerton
714.526.2265
Tuesday, August 10th, 10:30 a.m.
St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church
8345 Talbert Avenue
Huntington Beach
714.842.3000
Wednesday, August 25th, 10:30 a.m.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
5550 Ohio
Yorba Linda
714.779.0480
Thursday, September 2nd, 10:30 a.m.
Redeemer Lutheran Church of Leisure World
13564 St. Andrews Drive
Seal Beach
562.598.8697
Tuesday, September 14th, 10:30 a.m.
Temple B'Nai Tzedek
9669 Talbert Avenue
Huntington Beach
714.963.4611
Wednesday, September 29th, 10:30 a.m.
San Francisco Solano Catholic Church
22082 Antonio Parkway
Rancho Santa Margarita
949.589.7767
Thursday, October 14th, 10:30 a.m.
Yorba Linda Friends Church
5211 Lakeview Avenue
Yorba Linda
714.777.2875
Thursday, November 4th, 10:30 a.m.
Shepherd of the Hills Methodist Church
26001 Muirlands Blvd
Mission Viejo
949.837.2941
Thursday, November 18th
Spanish Language Thanksgiving Service
Immaculate Heart of Mary
1100 South Center Drive
Santa Ana
949.757.3755
Wednesday, December 8th, 10:30 a.m.
Temple B'Nai Tzedek
9669 Talbert Avenue
Huntington Beach
714.963.4611
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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