The Spiritual Journey of Aging

Deepening Our Faith Connections through Support and Sharing

Our monthly gatherings continue, for the purpose of coming together to support one another on the spiritual journey of aging.  Pastor Doug Knutson-Keller will be the pastoral guide for these 90-minute gatherings on Fridays at 10 am at Good Shepherd.  We will continue to meet on the 3rd Friday of the month through November.

In order to meet the needs of elders who would like to participate in the monthly Spirituality of Aging gatherings, we are now offering a way to participate virtually with those gathered in person. This hybrid experience will be offered via zoom, using an Owl, a 360 degree camera. If you would like to receive a zoom link for a specific gathering, email Pastor Doug at doug@gsolympia.org two days before the Friday gathering, and he will send you the link.

Here is the upcoming schedule and topics for our sharing:

Friday, June 21, 10 am — Clearing the Way (Cleaning, Clearing, De-cluttering - both physically and spiritually)

Friday, July 19, 10 am — Asking for Help (Healthcare, Home care, Transportation and Estate Planning)

Friday, August 16, 10 am — Living Alone or…? (A discussion on living arrangements)

Friday, September 20, 10 am — Quality of Life (Illness, Pain, Decreased Mobility)

Friday, October 18, 10 am — Mental Health (Anxiety, Depression, Facing Death)

Friday, November 15, 10 am — Family Issues (Communication)

Friday, December 20, 10 am — No Gathering for the Holidays (Merry Christmas!)