All Older people articles
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OpinionThe UK Church cannot sideline the elderly. Here’s how one congregation is getting it right
Recent media reports of church closures affecting predominantly elderly congregations have prompted accusations of ageism. Pilgrims’ Friend Society’s Helen Nathan argues that as society increasingly sidelines older people, the Church must model a better way.
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ReviewsWant to minister to older people and those with Dementia? Read this book
Ben Boland’s handbook, born from real pastoral experience, challenges ‘Christian ageism’ while offering sensitive, practical guidance for meaningful ministry among older people and those with dementia, says our reviewer
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OpinionSo what if our churches mainly consist of older people?
On the International Day for Older Persons, Jill Harris argues that the quiet faithfulness of older Christians is just what an anxious generation needs
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OpinionScrapping winter fuel payments will plunge more pensioners into poverty
Means-testing winter fuel payments is more nuanced than headlines suggest, says Tim Farron. But it runs the risk of leaving older people worse off. If we want to look after those on the margins, Christians must pray for wise leaders and support those who are vulnerable
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OpinionWe urgently need to reach older adults with the gospel. I believe hymns can help
Pippa Cramer has always loved working with older people. But when she couldn’t find a way to share the gospel with them, she turned to their favourite hymns for help and inspiration
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ReviewsAllelujah may be heartwarming. But it’s also a missed opportunity
Heidi Thomas’ latest project asks important questions about how we care for and value older people. But jokes about bedpans risk undermining the dignity the film seeks to bring to old age, warns Andrew Wileman
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OpinionJeremy Hunt just visited our care home – this is what we discovered about his faith
The Chancellor’s budget did not include the provision for social care that Mike Beere would have wished it to. But he’s still glad that Jeremy Hunt visited the older residents of his care home, shared his faith and listened to their needs. They have experience we can all learn from
