Hindsight, Humor, and Hope

Beautiful orange sunset over a deep blue ocean. — Tapestry is Sunsetting

The UUA is no longer updating Tapestry of Faith programs.

By Karin Peterson

This program helps people as they begin to redesign their later years into a time of reflection, discernment, soul stretching, and new life possibilities. This gift of extended years finds many people becoming elders with deep personal questions such as, Who am I now? and What will I do that is meaningful?

Preface
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A decade ago, when a parishioner asked if I had any good books on aging, I replied with confidence, “Yes, I’ll bring some from home.” When I searched for resources, I was surprised to find that I had purchased many good resources on aging at least ten years earlier. I had bought them when it…
Introduction
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The Program Imagine…that you are having your portrait made, your face carved in beautiful wood. Not all of us would feel comfortable, especially as we grow older, with someone noticing our wrinkles and spots. At times we fear that our faces will betray us, showing our soft spots and weak places……
Program Structure
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The program has six workshops. The two-hour time frame for each workshop includes 20 minutes for lunch, either brown bag or a lunch you have arranged. It is recommended that the program be offered midday, because some potential participants may not drive at night or may avoid evening activities.
Materials
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A number of materials require advance preparation or purchase, as follows: Order copies of Five Wishes (include one for yourself) well in advance of the program and be familiar with the document before Workshop 5. Ordering information can be found at www.agingwithdignity.org…
Implementation
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Preregister participants for the program, making sure they understand that each workshop builds on the one before, and there is some preparation for participants to do for each workshop. If you charge a small materials fee, make sure that there are scholarships available. Make it as welcoming as…
Facilitator Feedback Form
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We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations….
Participant Feedback Form
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We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations….
Workshop 1: Elderhood – A Work in Progress
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Workshop 2: Solitude and Connection – The Stuff of Life
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Workshop 3: Diving Through the Layers – The Fabric of My Life
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Workshop 4: Creating New Visions – Building on Experience
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Workshop 5: Making Friends with Mortality
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Workshop 6: Hindsight, Humor, and Hope
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Handouts in Hindsight, Humor, and Hope
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Leader Resources in Hindsight, Humor, and Hope
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