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ALOA offers webinars for older adult ministry

ALOA has much to offer Lutheran congregations in the area of Older Adult Ministry. Visibility is critical. In addition to the resources on our web site, ALOA is  offering regular Webinars on key topics for Older Adult Ministry that are practical and free of charge. June webinars are June 12 and 18. Register at aloaserves.org/events/webinars/

June Webinar #1 - Note Time Change
ALOA, Seniors in Transition
Wednesday, June 12, 2019
2:00 PM Eastern

Host is Mark Schoepp, Executive Director of ALOA. Mark will interview Chrislyn Carson about "Seniors in Transition" - a resource to help older adults make pro-active decisions about one of the hardest decisions older adults face: where they will live in the later years of life. The Webinar will go over the template to help congregations develop an interactive, eight week class for older adults from the church and community. The series of classes will explore options for staying at home and options for moving to a care facility of some kind.

June Webinar #2
ALOA - Congregational Health Ministries for Older Adults...and Everyone
Tuesday, June 18, 2019
12:00 PM Eastern

Host Mark Schoepp, Executive Director of ALOA, will interview Colleen Botcher, RN. Colleen is an active Nursing professional who serves a congregation as a volunteer Parish Nurse, and the New Jersey District as Parish Nurse Coordinator. Colleen will provide an overview of Parish nursing and Congregational Health Ministries, centered on Christ’s healing love, stewardship of health, and community outreach - for older adults and any age. 

Both webinars are free of charge, 60 minutes max. 

Register at aloaserves.org/events/webinars/