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Upcoming Events

 

Tennessee Department of Health In-Person Town Hall Series

The Northeast Region’s Local Health Departments will celebrate being recognized as Age-Friendly Public Health Systems through Trust for America’s Health Age-Friendly Public Health System Recognition program. Dr. Ralph Alvarado, University of Tennessee Chattanooga School of Nursing, and the Office of Healthy Aging will join the celebration to kick-off a Town Hall series to discuss ways community organizations, health systems, public health organizations, and faith leaders can support older adults in achieving optimal health across the lifespan. 

Event Details:

  • Where: ETSU Brinkley Center, 2001 Millennium Pl, Johnson City, TN 37604
  • When: Friday January 31, 8:30am - 11:30am EST
  • Parking: Levels 3-6 in parking garage
  • Student Event and Commissioner Meet and Greet: 12:00pm -1:00pm

Register at: https://bit.ly/131TownHall

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In Person Workshop on Saturday, February 8

We will be hosting an in-person workshop at First United Methodist Church- Jefferson City, TN. This event is open to all!

Event Details:

  • Where: First United Methodist Church, Jefferson City, TN
  • When: Saturday February 8th, 2025, 9am - 2pm
  • Questions: Email [email protected]

Register at: https://bit.ly/225JeffCity 

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2025 Leadership Summit on Tuesday, February 25

Spend the day with other faith and religious leaders networking and learning strategies to See and Minister to older adults and caregivers in your congregation and community.

Event Details:

  • Where: Embassy Suites - Cool Springs: 820 Crescent Center Drive, Franklin, TN
  • When: Tuesday February 25th, 2025, 9am - 2:30pm CST
  • Questions: Email [email protected]

Register at: https://bit.ly/Summit25SEEN 

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On our YouTube channel, you’ll find recordings of in-person workshops and webinars, all conveniently organized by event type. These recordings are easily accessible and linked below to help you quickly find the content you need.
Explore the library and continue learning at your own pace by visiting youtube.com/@engAGINGCommunitiesTN 
 

Building Community with Older Adults

These webinars in partnership with ENCORE Ministry Foundation offer online learning experience for clergy and church leaders interested in topics related to intentional ministry by, with, and for older adults.

Host Partner: ENCORE Ministry
Dates:

An Age of Opportunity (2/20/24)

Embracing Our Aging (3/19/24)

Powered by Connection (4/16/24)

Powered by Connection (5/21/24)

Elder Abuse (6/11/24)

Spiritual Invitations at the End of Life (7/16/2024)
The Grandparent Vocation (8/20/2024)
Living a Legacy (9/17/2024)
Caregiving Coordination and Faith Communities (10/15/2024)
Friendsgiving Recipe and Game Swap (11/19/2024)
Carols and Caregiving (12/17/2024) 
 

To watch previous recordings, visit our YouTube Playlist

Older Adult Ministry Virtual Mini-Series

Aging is a beautiful gift from God that provides opportunities for spiritual growth, wisdom, and service to others. Aging is the common thread that binds us together here on earth. Let us be united as the Body of Christ in our service to our elders and their caregivers. Join us for a 3-part online mini-series to learn more about ministering to older adults in your congregation and community. The sessions will focus on memory loss, caregiver self-care, and common legal issues. 

Host Partner: Episcopal Diocese of East Tennessee
Dates and Topics:

February 20: Memory Loss
March 19: Caregiver Self-Care
April 16: Common Legal Issues

To watch previous recordings, visit our YouTube Playlist
 

Courageous Conversations: Opening Your Heart, Empowering Choices

This a 4-part series to gain confidence engaging in conversations about death with loved ones, be equipped with practical tools and resources to navigate end-of-life matters for yourself and those you love, and experience a personal transformation, embracing life with newfound appreciation and courage in the face of the unknown.

Host Partner: Life Journey Advisors
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March 5: Class 1 - Defining Your Legacy
March 19: Class 2 - Befriending Your Emotions
April 2: Class 3 - Empowering Your Choices
April 16: Class 4 - Implementing Your Decisions

To watch previous recordings, visit our YouTube Playlist

Need Assessment Workshops

engAGING Communities is partnering with Dr. Brook Harmon to provide the following workshops.

Navigating Needs: Best Practices in Conducting Needs Assessments with Older Adult Ministries

Unlock the potential of needs assessments to provide insights into the unique wants of diverse communities. In this webinar, you will explore various types of needs assessments, effective strategies for implementing them with congregations, and best practices for using results to guide outreach and program development. Dr. Harmon will share insights from over five years of designing and implementing needs assessments with community outreach organizations. She has successfully crafted and implemented needs assessments with congregations and used the results to tailor programs for older adults and other demographic groups. Her guidance will empower you to create meaningful outreach programs for older adults using needs assessments and their data.

Target Audience: Congregation Leaders and Volunteers: While all are welcome to attend, this event is primarily for congregation leaders and volunteers.

To watch previous recordings, visit our YouTube Playlist

Serving with Purpose: Using Needs Assessments to Guide Congregational Outreach

Whether you're a seasoned leader or just beginning in congregational outreach, this webinar will equip you with practical tools and best practices to enhance the impact of your ministry. In this webinar, you will explore various types of needs assessments, effective strategies for implementing them with your congregation, and best practices for using the results to guide outreach efforts. Dr. Harmon will share insights from over five years of designing and implementing needs assessments with congregational networks. She has successfully crafted and implemented needs assessments with congregations as well as guided congregations in using their results to tailor programs for members of all ages. Her guidance will empower you to develop outreach efforts and meaningful programs for older adults in your congregation.

Target Audience: Health professionals and stakeholders: While all are welcome to attend, this event is primarily for individuals with some experience conducting congregational needs assessments.

To watch previous recordings, visit our YouTube Playlist

Plan An Event With Us

Now booking events through May 2026… We will continue our work with faith and religious communities and continue to offer workshops to train leaders and volunteers along with additional education opportunities on important topics related to the care of older adults and caregivers.

Customized Programs
•    Online
•    In-Person
•    Toolkit

Topics of Interest
•    Healthy Aging
•    Mental Health
•    Advance Directives
•    Legal Issues
•    Dementia
•    Transitions of Care
•    Caregiving
•    Disaster Planning
•    Elder Abuse
•    Multi-Faith Toolkit

Now scheduling events customized to your group's interests and needs.

Click HERE to request more information and schedule an event. 

 

Past Events

Community Events:
•    July 29, 2023: Aging With Grace, UTC (Chattanooga)

Statewide Events:
•    March 7, 2023: Leadership Summit in Nashville

Educational Workshops + Open House:

•    October 9, 2024: Building Communities with Older Adults (Clarksville)
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•    April 18, 2024: Building Communities with Older Adults (Memphis)
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•    October 26, 2023: Building Communities with Older Adults (Franklin)
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•    May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, 2023: Aging Unbound: Flexible Thinking about Aging (online)
Watch on YouTube
•    February- March 2023: CHN Academy (online)
•    February 23, 2023: Fairfield Glade Community Church (Fairfield Glade)
•    February 13, 2023: Tennessee Bankers Association (Nashville)
•    February 5, 2023: Breath of Life SDA Church (Memphis)
•    February 4, 2023: Gateway COGIC (Memphis)
•    January 20-21, 2023: Citizens of Heaven (Chattanooga)
•    January 19, 2023: Concord United Methodist Church (Knoxville)
•    January 17, 2023: First-Centenary United Methodist Church (Chattanooga)
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•    January 11, 2023 ETSU (Johnson City)
•    October 20, 2022: Tennessee Bankers Association (Nashville)
•    October 18, 2022: Rosemark COGIC (Memphis)
•    September 27, 2022: Hilton Memphis (Memphis)
•    September 20, 2022: Mt. Canaan Baptist Church (Chattanooga)
•    August 30, 2022: Nashville Public Library (Nashville)
•    August 24, 2022: John T. O’Connor Senior Center (Knoxville)
•    August 23, 2022: Christ Fellowship (Kingsport)
•    August 16, 2022: The Camp House (Chattanooga)
•    May 25, 2022: Chattanooga Cultural Relevance Workshop, UTC School of Nursing (Chattanooga)

 

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