Faith endures through every season of life, including for people living with dementia. Faith for Life is a collection of interactive, tailored resources that help people engage with the Bible in ways that are appropriate and meaningful to them.
Featuring 10 books, in full colour and A5 size, each developed with the support of people with dementia, families, carers and pastoral care workers:
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Time with Jesus (24 pages) - combines bright and evocative images with a variety of activities to choose from (or customise), e.g. Bible stories, reflection questions, familiar hymns and prayers.
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Jesus Loves Me (28 pages) - presents the love of Jesus simply and clearly, supporting people to discover that Jesus loves them by touching on Christmas and Easter, forgiveness, prayer and grace.
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He's Got the Whole World in His Hands (44 pages) - with devotions that relate to current events for those who enjoy following the news. Each devotional theme covers two double-page spreads and pairs reminiscent, news-related images and commentary with a range of activities to choose from.
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God is So Good (44 pages) - features clear and familiar devotional moments celebrating the goodness of God. Each image corresponds with the facing page which offers a devotion based on a Bible theme with a thought for the day. Also available as a 22-card set here.
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He Restores My Soul (48 pages) - provides comforting, encouraging and interactive devotions based on well-known and best-loved psalms.
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Joy to the World (20 pages) - presents the joy of the birth of Jesus simply and clearly. It tells the Christmas story for all people, especially those who find their memory is not as strong as it once was.
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Textures of God's Love (24 pages) - encourages devotional engagement with God’s love expressed through the Bible and in beautiful photos, familiar textures or objects and prayers. Each page offers a devotion based on a biblical theme or story.
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Words of Hope (24 pages) - pairs verses from the Bible with well-known hymns and choruses. Each page is an opportunity to consider a different aspect of God’s goodness to us.
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Yesterday, Today, Forever (128 pages) - provides a collection of devotions on Psalm 23, The Lord's prayer, Lent and Advent. A total of 29 devotions across four themes cover some of the best-loved and well-known Scripture passages and events on the Christian calendar (including Easter and Christmas).
- Genesis to Revelation (72 pages) - provides an overview of the whole Bible using carefully selected Scripture excerpts paired with evocative images, thoughts to reflect upon and suggestions for prayer.
Learn more about Faith for Life from our Head of Pastoral Care, Rev. Steve Calder.