Older Adults
Older Adult Ministry
Montview’s ministry to older adults builds on the church’s culture of inclusion to honor and serve a growing demographic of people in their later years of life. Our programs and services integrate faith, spiritual practices, social activities, pastoral care and support, education and learning opportunities, and the experience of aging across different dimensions of life. We strive to connect with people who may feel lonely and disengaged, who may be home-bound or in hospital, and who may savor the opportunity to share their gifts and wisdom with the Montview community.
Special Opportunities
Ongoing Social/Spiritual Groups
Sojourners – a group of women and men in their 60s and 70s.
Pathfinders – a women’s group, 60s and up.
Support and Educational Groups
Older Adult Luncheon
March 19 | 12:00pm (McCollum Room)
At our upcoming Older Adult Luncheon, we will spend time getting to know one another while exploring ideas for future gatherings. Together we’ll discern what programs and formats are of greatest interest, so we can plan meaningful opportunities moving forward. Pastor Lorraine will guide the conversation and help us identify next steps. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP to sages@montview.org.
Outings & Events
Summer Rockies Games – Contact Doug Easton – douglaseaston@comcast.net
Participate in Worship
Extended Communion
Communion Sundays (the first Sunday of each month) are important times to renew our relationship with God, find spiritual nourishment, and express gratitude for our faith community. Even if you can’t be at church, it’s still possible to experience communion in your home or your hospital room. This “extended communion” is brought to you by current and former Deacons and Elders, who typically come in pairs to share with you the bread of life and the cup of salvation. If you would like to receive communion at home/at your care facility, please email caring@montview.org.
Transportation
If transportation to and from Montview is a challenge, consider Access-A-Ride, a complementary shared-ride service through RTD. It’s intended for anyone who cannot use regular fixed-route bus/light rail service due to a physical or mental impairment (including vision impairment). Note that a written application must be completed before approval for Access-a-Ride services, and ride reservations must be made 1 to 7 days in advance. For more information, click here.
Pastoral Care
Please reach out to the church if you would like to receive care from a pastor. This can include support for health concerns, hospitalizations, deaths, births, or any other change of personal circumstance.
If you are in need of pastoral care, please request support via email at caring@montview.org, or click here.
Resources
Books on Spirituality and Aging:
Joan Chittister, The Gift of Years: Growing Older Gracefully, 2008
Barbara Cawthorne Crafton, The Courage To Grow Old, 2014
Linda Douty, How Did I Get to Be 70 When I’m 35 Inside?: Spiritual Surprises of Later Life
Parker Palmer, On the Brink of Everything: Grace, Gravity, and Getting Old, 2018
Lewis Richmond, Aging as Spiritual Practice
John C. Robinson, The Three Secrets of Aging; A Radical Guide (Pssst-It Ain’t Over Yet)
Richard Rohr, Falling Upward: A Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life, 2011
Molly Srode, Creating a Spiritual Retirement: A Guide to the Unseen Possibilities in Our Lives
Marjory Zoet Bankson, Creative Aging
