Death and end-of-life issues affect all of us, and yet we are often reluctant to address them honestly, even in churches. Rather than facing our mortality, we often talk about ways to prolong our days, surgeries that will restore youthful appearances, and how quickly we can “move on” from the loss of a loved one.

Five experts known for their pastoral and theological insights will address this topic, including how to respond to a loved one with dementia and conduct a funeral, the content of Scripture on death, and pastoral care for those who are dying and their families.

This webinar stems from the most recent themed issue of Union Presbyterian Seminary’s journal “Interpretation,” which is read by pastors, rabbis, academics, students, and interested laypersons all over the world.

Registration closes September 30 @ 2 pm ET. Links to join the webinar will be emailed to you just before the event begins.

Sponsored by The Leadership Institute and Union Presbyterian Seminary.

HOST & MODERATOR

Dr. Samuel Adams
Mary Jane and John F. McNair Chair of Biblical Studies and Professor of Old Testament
Union Presbyterian Seminary

PANELISTS

Dr. Trina Armstrong
Directer and founder, Lead Wellness
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist at the Center for Wellness Encounters, Chicago, Illinois
Duke Superfund Advisory Board

Dr. Dawn DeVries 
John Newton Thomas Professor of Systematic Theology
Union Presbyterian Seminary

Dr. Joel Kaminsky
Morningstar Family Professor of Jewish Studies
Professor of Bible in the Religion Department
Smith College

Dr. Thomas Long
Brandy Professor of Preaching Emeritus at Candler School of Theology
Emory University

Dr. Jim Wright (M.A.T.S.’11)
Medical director of nursing and assisted living facilities
Founder of Homecoming, which will be the first village in the U.S. constructed specifically for people living with dementia.