We will talk about what it means to grow older, including the messages from our culture about aging. We will take a brief look at changes to expect in bodies and minds as we explore several theories to help us understand aging and how to use the gifts that God gives us. The role of memory in the aging process will be woven throughout the presentation. My hope is that we come to a deeper understanding of how people can age with grace by looking inward and acting outward. In community, parishioners can face both the trials and the joys of growing older!

Dorothy Linthicum is an instructor and program coordinator for the Center for the Ministry of Teaching at Virginia Theological Seminary. In addition to classes about ministries with older people she teaches at the seminary, she has led workshops and retreats throughout the country about older adult spirituality and ministry. She also was a part of the writing team that produced the book, “The Seasons of Adult Faith Formation” (John Roberto, ed., LifeLong Faith Associates, 2015). Her contribution centered on older adulthood—adults in their mid-70s and older.
This webinar was originally broadcast on March 28, 2017.