I've been to two of the Ministry to Older People sessions.
The first was OK but- a dreadful presentation by a 'typical' County Councillor - I know there must be good, humble and caring councillors, but this one wasn't!
Somewhat depressing to realise that the people we elect really are only interested in making the books balance - even more depressing to realise that they have no option.
The second session was altogether different and apart from a major hiccough in the timing of the afternoon, was fantastic.
We heard from five people who are really making a difference in their communities through various ways of 'doing' ministry for Older People.
A nurse who is involved with medications, a community scheme in Felixstowe, a community event for a rural village, Parish Nursing in a group of remote rural parishes, and finally, Holiday at Home - a kind of 'Holiday Club' for older people - which sounds amazing, particularly for those of us with aging congregations.
Which brings me to my query about what 'Older' means - I was the youngest one at the session - except for the Nurse - and was somewhat dismayed to discover that the Holiday at Home scheme targets the over 55yr old! And there was me thinking I was still only Middle Aged!
Friday, 24 September 2010
Thursday, 16 September 2010
And so it continues
Yes, really - I'm about to write a rather belated 'next' post!
I've just been on a two night Synod Ministers' 'Get Together'. It was held in a conference centre outside the village where I was brought up - at the venue used to be a girls' boarding school which was run by the nuns from the adjacent convent.
My mum was school nurse/matron there for a few years and when we were yuong my brother and I used to spend half term holiday days at the school.
So not only was this a 'working' conference but it was also a return to childhood haunts - particularly during free time one afternoon when I was part of an expedition to the village and around the local 'heath'.
It was interesting to note how some things seemed to have changed - one lane in particular seemed very much narrower and the houses less grand than I recalled, but the fishing lakes and village post office had hardly changed
As for the conference, I have to confess I was less than whole hearted about attending as a similar one last September had not been a very positive experience. However, what a difference a year makes - to say nothing of different venue and chemistry being produced by those attending. The time was both informative and relaxing and a most positive experience.
Now it's back to the routine (?!) and preparation for Church meeting followed by the first session of a six seek course on 'Ministry for Older People. - should be an interesting course.
Perhaps i'll even get around to musing about it on here!
Who knows.......
I've just been on a two night Synod Ministers' 'Get Together'. It was held in a conference centre outside the village where I was brought up - at the venue used to be a girls' boarding school which was run by the nuns from the adjacent convent.
My mum was school nurse/matron there for a few years and when we were yuong my brother and I used to spend half term holiday days at the school.
So not only was this a 'working' conference but it was also a return to childhood haunts - particularly during free time one afternoon when I was part of an expedition to the village and around the local 'heath'.
It was interesting to note how some things seemed to have changed - one lane in particular seemed very much narrower and the houses less grand than I recalled, but the fishing lakes and village post office had hardly changed
As for the conference, I have to confess I was less than whole hearted about attending as a similar one last September had not been a very positive experience. However, what a difference a year makes - to say nothing of different venue and chemistry being produced by those attending. The time was both informative and relaxing and a most positive experience.
Now it's back to the routine (?!) and preparation for Church meeting followed by the first session of a six seek course on 'Ministry for Older People. - should be an interesting course.
Perhaps i'll even get around to musing about it on here!
Who knows.......
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