Eldering: The Art of Graceful Aging
Tue, Nov 05
|The Church at Spring Forest
Eldering: The Art of Graceful Aging is a retreat accompanied by group spiritual direction for individuals interested in exploring and experiencing aging as a process toward becoming the fullest expression of themselves as elders with wisdom, purpose and value for the community and the wider world.
Time & Location
Nov 05, 2024, 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST
The Church at Spring Forest, 1907 New Sharon Church Rd, Hillsborough, NC 27278, USA
About the event
At a time when aging is so often defined as the inevitable and dreadful decline in health and vitality and the pursuit of every medical intervention available that will prolong our lives- we need resources and experiences that advocate for eldering as a counter-narrative elevating aging as a journey of personal growth, spiritual development, mentoring and spirit-infused wisdom.
The graceful practices of eldering not only transform and enrich individuals as they age but also inspires hope within the broader faith community, serving as a vessel through which God’s love and grace embrace the world.
Themes Explored in Our Journey Together
The Grace of Aging: Old is Not a Four-Letter Word
The Grace of Maturing: From Self-centered to Soul-centered
The Grace of Grieving: Embracing our Mortality