Presbyterian Mission Agency loneliness Archives

The Alter program gives churches tools to minister to people living with dementia

Posted June 21st, 2022

Like its name implies, the Alter program was established for predominantly Black churches to help them better minister to their members and friends living with dementia — and for their caregivers, family members and friends as well.

Aging gracefully

Posted June 20th, 2022

Churches can use rituals as a tool to help people in mid and later life to peacefully and joyfully embrace their life’s transitions.

Where hope comes postmarked

Posted August 23rd, 2021

In a small Vermont community, the local post office has become a vital place to connect with neighbors and keep hope alive.

Who among you are lonely?

Posted August 21st, 2020

In this time of social distancing, loneliness has taken on a new level of intensity, especially for people who thrived on their church’s social connections.

Commuter marriages create new ministry

Posted February 7th, 2019

Mark Eldred had been singing in the choir at Fourth Presbyterian Church for six years when love struck.