Connor Age Ability Committee is hosting a half day seminar for clergy and laity on the pastoral care of people suffering from dementia in Templepatrick, tomorrow Oct 20.
Guest speaker is the Rev Dr Heather Morris who hosted a very well attended and accessible seminar on dementia two years ago. Heather is a Methodist Minister and Director of Ministry at Edgehill Theological College, Belfast where she has a particular interest in practical care and pastoral theology. Her PhD in Practical Theology is from the University of Edinburgh and focuses on pastoral communication with confused elderly people
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Heather will help participants explore how the Church cares for people affected by dementia, both the individuals themselves and those who care for them. During the course of the two sessions, she will review the nature of dementia and some Christian reponses to it.
The sessions will focus on pastoral care, including leading worship that connects with those suffering from dementia and caring for carers.
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