“The Church has a vital role in helping to counter the undervaluation of older people. At a parish level, this means providing more opportunities for all generations to meet together and value one another.”
+Right Reverend Marcus Stock, Bishop of Leeds
We are delighted that our Guide for parishes on learning from and caring for older people will be published in May. This Guide is free and contains practical ideas and case studies to support church communities in valuing older people and benefiting from their gifts.
You are invited to join us for an evening reception to launch the Guide on Thursday 4th May, 6.30pm-8.00pm at Leeds Church Institute, 20 New Market Street, Leeds LS1 6DG. RSVP: growing.old.gracefully@dioceseofleeds.org.uk or call Rachel on 0770 225 5142. http://www.growingoldgracefully.org.uk/event/launch-of-our-parish-pack-welcoming-older-people/?instance_id=46
PARISH ROADSHOW
We are also going on tour round the Diocese to launch the Guide. To arrange a visit to your parish to explore responses to the challenges and opportunities that an ageing Eucharistic community presents, or to find out more, please get in touch.