Challenges to Preparing and Conducting Christian Worship in Nursing Homes

This essay explores and details the various challenges that are faced in the design of Christian worship within the nursing home environment. People in this setting have special needs-physical, mental, social, and spiritual. The physical plant itself demands special considerations when preparing for...

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Main Author: Hamlen, Geraldine G. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Sage Publishing 2004
In: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Year: 2004, Volume: 58, Issue: 4, Pages: 325-334
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)
Parallel Edition:Non-electronic
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Summary:This essay explores and details the various challenges that are faced in the design of Christian worship within the nursing home environment. People in this setting have special needs-physical, mental, social, and spiritual. The physical plant itself demands special considerations when preparing for worship. Difficulties are defined and solutions presented for those who would provide intentional and accessible Christian worship that allows for action and response from the community in these settings. Sources include Christian liturgical reference materials and on-site interviews with chaplains and activity directors at three care facilities in southeast Michigan.
ISSN:2167-776X
Contains:Enthalten in: Journal of pastoral care & counseling
Persistent identifiers:DOI: 10.1177/154230500405800405