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Dementia Day Conference

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The Synod Mission Committee invite you to a day conference exploring dementia and how we support people living with dementia in our churches and communities. The day is on Saturday 16th November from 10am -4pmand will be held at Livingston United Parish Church. There is a charge of £5 per person.  The full programme is below

10am arrivals and coffee 

10.30 welcome and worship 

10.45 Living Well with Dementia - plenary session with Lauren Heap from Alzheimer’s West Lothian 

Becoming a Dementia Friendly Church 

12.30  Lunch - included in the price of the event and provided by The Barn Community Cafe - please advise of any allergies or other dietary requirements on booking 

1.30 World Cafe

2.30 Comfort break 

2.45 Dementia, Discipleship and Spirituality - plenary session with Dr Suzanne McDonald, Tutor in Theology, Western Seminary, Michigan, United States 

3.45 Closing worship 

4.00 Close 

Alzheimer’s West Lothian are bringing a resources table. 

To book please contact Gemma Walker at the Synod Office on either pa@urcscotland.org.uk or phone 0141 248 5382