Reframing Aging & Intergenerational Opportunities for Faith Communities

Intergenerational conversations have the capacity to break down barriers between generations and reframe a culture’s view of aging. This workshop will explore how faith-based communities can play a role in identifying ageism and develop age-positive programming and communication that reaches across generations.

Hear from Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, a trained facilitator with the National Center to Reframe Aging. Rev. Long-Higgins will be joined by a panel of local leaders who will share case studies about the projects they initiated to reframe aging in their faith communities. Learn about the opportunity that intergenerational conversations and programming offer for our physical, mental and spiritual growth. Explore how fostering intergenerational conversations and programs can reach across congregations and generations through training seminars, film discussions and small group conversations.

This interactive workshop is designed to:

• Identify negative narratives about aging in the culture around us.
• Consider theological frames to support age-positive communications and pastoral care.
• Examine programmatic possibilities that promote age-positive programs and mission initiatives.
• Develop an appreciation for the purpose and value of framing communication to improve our understanding of aging.
• Learn how three organizations have applied techniques to reframe aging in our local communities.

Workshop presented by: Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and Director, The Center for Abundant Aging, United Church Homes, Columbus, OH and hosted by the Center for Gerontology @ Concordia University, Chicago

Panelists: Jackie Eckholm, Deacon, First United Church of Oak Park; Katie Wozniak, PhD, Associate VP for Strategy & Innovation, Concordia University Chicago; Lisa Peters-Beumer, MPH, Operations Director, Center for Gerontology

Continental breakfast included. Register at: CSReframingforFaithCommunities.eventbrite.com