Love for Loved Ones

This ministry provides fellowship and activities for people living with mild to moderate memory loss or related conditions. 


Trained professionals and volunteers offer fun, acceptance, companionship, lead activities, and provide supervision. 


Activities include:

  • Music and Music Therapy
  • Creative Arts
  • Spiritual Activities, Monthly Chapel Service
  • Exercise
  • Service Projects
  • Pet Visits
  • Cognitively Engaging Games & Tasks
  • Seasonal & Themed Parties

Enrollment is available at an affordable rate and lunch is included in the daily price. Participants may choose to attend one or two days a week. 

Support for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one is gratifying, but it can also be challenging. This ministry provides respite, an interval of rest or relief, for the caregiver. It supports families in their desire to keep their loved ones in the home environment by providing a non residential option for respite. 


While at Joyful Place Respite, caregivers can: 

  • Run errands
  • Take care of business
  • Relax, spend time for self-care
  • Have time for leisure activities, visit others

Caregivers enjoy peace of mind knowing their loved ones are spending time in a caring, fun, and supportive environment. 

Joyful Chapel

Our monthly Joyful Chapel is a welcoming and gentle worship experience with communion designed specifically for individuals living with memory loss, their caregivers, and anyone in the community seeking a peaceful, spirit-filled time of connection and hope.


Held on the 4th Thursday of each month at 1:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary, this service is thoughtfully designed to be calm, familiar, and joyful, featuring a simplified liturgy, uplifting music, and a short, meaningful message that touches the heart. We use well-loved hymns, scripture readings, and prayers that are easy to follow and comforting for all. The service also warmly includes our Joyful Place respite ministry participants, offering a beautiful opportunity for shared spiritual life, belonging, and celebration. Everyone is encouraged to participate in their own way, and caregivers are invited to rest in the moment or worship alongside their loved one.


Whether you are part of the Joyful Place family or a member of the broader community, we invite you to come as you are and experience the love, peace, and joy of God’s presence in a safe and supportive setting.

Help support this Ministry!

Every dollar counts and goes towards creating meaningful experiences, fostering joy, and ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to recharge and find peace. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of many – thank you for your generosity!

Join Us

Admission to the respite ministry will be based on the applicant's ability to participate and the initial interview with the director. We take the following things into consideration when evaluating whether or not someone would benefit from our program. 

  • Medical stability - a participant may be frail and have medical concerns, but must be stable. 
  • Ability to eat and attend to bathroom needs on their own. 
  • Ability to sit, stand, or walk independently or with the use of a cane or walker. 
  • Would benefit from a group respite setting

Please call or email with any questions or interest. We look forward to hearing from you!


Leigh Rice

Director of Joyful Place Respite Ministry


850-865-9423

joyful@trinityfwb.org

Facebook: www.facebook.com/JoyfulSUMC

Contact Us

Joyful Place Respite Ministry takes place on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.


Phone

850-865-9423


Email

joyful@trinityfwb.org

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