Pathways to Discipleship
We need to talk about death and about MAKING FAITHFUL DECISION AT THE END OF LIFE.
The Bible said two seemingly contradictory things about death: death is the enemy to be resisted; death must be accepted as part of what it means to be mortal. This series will provide both a language of faith to speak about death and dying and a practical guide to navigating end-of-life decisions with family or friends.
Targeted to Youth Families All
OCTOBER 31
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Making Faithful Decisions at the End of Life - Our Understanding of Death
Class led by Dr. Nancy Duff [bio]
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Life is Eternal (5:22) - Carly Simon
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NOVEMBER 7
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Lament: Reclaiming Practices in Pulpit, Pew, and Public Square -essays by scholars at Princeton Theological Seminary
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A Long Letting Go: Meditations on Losing Someone You Love - book by Marilyn Chandler McEntyre
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Making Faithful Decisions at the End of Life - Grief and Lamentation
Class led by Dr. Nancy Duff [bio]
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Finding Meaning: The Sixth Stage of Grief - David Kessler
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Psalms of lament express grief, anger and resentment. If you are not experiencing any of these emotions, pray them for a friend.
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Psalm 44
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Psalm 60
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Psalm 74
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Psalm 79
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Psalm 80
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Psalm 85
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Psalm 86
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Psalm 90
NOVEMBER 14
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Accompany them with Singing – The Christian Funeral book by Thomas Long
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From Here to Eternity: Traveling the World to Find the Good Death - book by Caitlin Doughty
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I'm Dead, Now What?: Important Information About My Belongings, Business Affairs, and Wishes
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Suggested Memorial Service Scriptures and Hymns from Anna Dickson
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How to Plan Your Funeral Class - Anna Dickson
For All the Saints - Cathedral of St. John the Divine NYC
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Review “Putting Your House in Order” to organize your wishes for your loved ones
NOVEMBER 21
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Honoring the wishes of those with serious illness and frailty
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Toolkit for Healthcare Advance Planning, American Bar Association. These 8 “Tools” can help you navigate planning for the end of life
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