Our bodies change as we age. So do our churches. But aging isn't the same thing as dying, and health isn't the same thing as youth. What does it mean to age well, both as individuals and as the Body of Christ?
This January, the Office of Discipleship Ministries and the Office of Leadership Wellness & Renewal invite you to a five-week Zoom experience exploring the connections between the health of our physical bodies, our growth as disciples of Jesus Christ, and the vitality of our congregations.
Using five anchors for healthy living, Eat Real Food, Move Your Body, Get Adequate Sleep, Manage Your Stress, and Stay Relationally Connected, we'll explore how these practices help us care for our bodies as we age and what they can teach us about nurturing discipleship and cultivating vital congregations.
Each week will combine practical health education, conversations about spiritual growth, and fresh perspectives on congregational life. Together, we'll challenge assumptions about what aging means for our bodies, our faith, and our churches, discovering new possibilities for growth and faithful living in the seasons we're in right now.
You'll leave with practical ways to care for your health, fresh ideas for growing as a disciple and strengthening your congregation, and one next faithful step to put into practice during Lent.
Our current circumstances don't determine what's possible for our future.
Who Should Attend?
Clergy and laity of all ages are welcome. Whether you're interested in aging well, deepening your discipleship, or helping an aging congregation discover new possibilities, this experience is for you.
Come on your own or bring others from your church.
When: Thursdays, January 7 through February 4, 2027, 10:00–11:30 a.m.
Where: Online via Zoom