Eldership in the Healing Center: An Interview with Kathy Slattery

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Eldership in the Healing Center
An Interview with Kathy Slattery

by Lu Harper & Anne Pomeroy

 

In an interview, Kathy Slattery reflected on the intersection of eldership and healing during her 18 years as co-coordinator and greeter at FGC Gathering’s Healing Center. She spoke about spiritual hospitality, creating a safe space, feeling energy flows, a community of practice, and mystery—all elements we’ve experienced in eldership as well.

 

Thoughts on Eldering

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Thoughts on Eldering

by Mary Foster Cadbury
Bulls Head-Oswego Meeting

 

I grew up when elders were formally appointed, although that was changing because eldering had become very judgmental and harsh. We realize now the need for eldering as gentle counsel.

 

On Being Accompanied

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On Being Accompanied

by Callie Janoff
Brooklyn Meeting

 

Over the years that I’ve been working for NYYM and the ARCH (Aging Resources, Consultation, and Help) Program I’ve always worked closely with the Committee on Aging Concerns (CAC). Before I started this job the CAC had sorted out that they wanted the relationship between committee members and staff members to follow an “eldership model” which I don’t think I fully understood at the time, but I’ve grown to appreciate.