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Our nation is aging. The "graying of America" is a reality in all areas of life, the result of three persistent trends: we are living longer; there are fewer births; and "the boomer generation" will swell the ranks of seniors by 76 million over the next 25 years.
ALOA was formed in the early 1990's by a group of LCMS (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod) and ELCA (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America) church leaders to help prepare the church for "the age wave." ALOA's initial focus was three-fold:
- To help congregations strengthen their ministry with older adults
- To support caregivers
- And to encourage older adults to affirm their gifts and use those gifts in service
ALOA today is inter-Lutheran, national, volunteer driven, engaged in service, education and advocacy.
Click here for a list of our national Board of Directors, Officers and Board of Advisors.
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community
ALOA is a community of elders (age 50+) rejoicing in God's grace and dedicated to the enjoyment of life through lifelong learning, personal spiritual growth and service to others.
message
Message to the Church:
"Older adults are today's church--not yesterday's"
Message to older adults:
"Stay active, serve your church and community!"
movement
ALOA is a movement, committed to celebrating and serving, and to advocating within the Church on topics of concern for older adults.