Publications

 

ALOA provides a variety of member services through publications, service awards, a speakers' directory, advocacy activities, and the ALOA website. These services may be ordered by calling 1-800-930-ALOA.

Publications:

ENCORE TIMES is a newsletter sent to members and friends. Bulk mailings are made to Covenant Congregations and organizational partners.
>>Click here for the Spring 2011 issue of the ENCORE TIMES.

THE ALOA BROCHURE and membership application is available in quantity to interpret the ALOA movement to congregations and organizations.
»Click here for the ALOA BROCHURE

KEEPING IN TOUCH is a newsletter for ELCA Bishops and LCMS Presidents to keep them abreast of trends and news of importance for older adults.
»Click here for the May/June issue of KEEPING IN TOUCH.

"The 'Why' and 'How' of Older Adult Ministry," a rationale for why congregations should invest in older adult ministry, is an easy-to-follow process for starting or enhancing older adult ministry, and a bibliography of resources. To order, click here.

Passing on the Faith is an ALOA priority. Two books are available:

Grand Days: Ideas for sharing faith moments between grandparents and grand children. $15

Lessons I learned in Life: Essays for young people by Robert Zimmer $10

To order books, send check to ALOA, 901 E. Stroop Rd., Kettering, OH 45429. Please add $3 for postage.

ALOA Website:
ALOAserves.org provides information, articles, resources and event updates designed especially for Lutheran older adults.

ALOA invites you to CELEBRATE... AND SERVE IN THE WORLD GOD LOVES!

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 equiping mature adults, serving our communities, and to advocating within the Church on topics of concern for older adults.