The church should serve as a place that enhances the aging experience by helping older adults find meaning and purpose in their lives. Some of the strategies employed by the Resource Center to support this belief include:

– Counseling families facing elderly care issues

– Providing educational resources for both professionals and the general public

– Conducting seminars and workshops for a broad audience

– Developing and offering leadership programs for faith communities

– Engaging older adults in productive living

– Marketing the Center to a diverse range of audiences

– Exercising exceptional stewardship of resources

– Providing respite for families caring for a loved one with dementia

The Resource Center on Aging offers the Harpeth Hills community and the broader public the opportunity to embrace the wisdom and rich heritage of our older adults.

At Harpeth Hills Church of Christ, our goal is to value all stages of life—from birth to death—and to provide a unique place within our fellowship for everyone at every stage. Aging is a part of our entire lifespan, just as the maturing of our faith is. Therefore, our loving church strives to create an environment where older adults can see their place in the world and understand their roles, inspiring them to live with purpose and meaning.

Expanding our ministry for older adults beyond our church family has led to the creation of the Harpeth Hills Resource Center on Aging. Our ministry is founded on the following principles:

– Spirituality

– Emphasizing the needs of the whole person (mind, body, and spirit)

– Encouraging social interaction

– Engaging individuals in service to God and others

Within our church family, the work and scope of this ministry involve a diverse cross-section of our membership.

Don’t hesitate to get in touch with Robyn Arab, Director of the Resource Center on Aging, at 615-373-0601, Ext. 122, for more information.