Valuing people for who they are not what they do - a key tenet of Anna Chaplaincy

debbiethrower0
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‘In Anna Chaplaincy a key message to churches is that older people have far more to give than we often realise. Anna Chaplains seek to value their role and enable them to stay connected in ways that acknowledge, not only the pastoral needs that can arise in later life, but also the invaluable wisdom and faith stories of those who are very old. In the kingdom of God, we are valued for who we are, not just what we do.’

BRF Ministries is shining the spotlight on Anna Chaplaincy this week. The charity has published an article by our own training and development lead Julia Burton-Jones. Julia reflects on the challenges of ageing through the lens of faith.

There’s so much negative commentary on the trials of old age and on the social cost of an ageing population, and Julia explores what it means to ‘age well’ and how faith equips us to navigate the challenges of advanced old age. Read the full article here. https://www.brf.org.uk/perspectives-on-ageing/