Side by Side is a caring and supportive respite ministry designed to serve individuals with dementia or other memory challenges, while also providing much-needed rest and encouragement for their caregivers. Our mission is to create a safe, welcoming environment where participants can engage, connect, and experience joy through meaningful activities and fellowship.

This ministry meets every Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM in the Side by Side room located in Moore Hall at the Christian Life Center. Guests may enter through the breezeway doors to the Sanctuary lobby, where directions to the room are available.

Each gathering is thoughtfully structured to promote socialization, creativity, and well-being. Our day begins with cards and friendly conversation, followed by light exercise and dance to keep both body and spirit active. Participants then enjoy a variety of engaging activities such as games, art projects, and storytelling. We share lunch together as a community, and close our time with music and a short devotion.

Side by Side is more than a program—it’s a place of connection, compassion, and support for both participants and their loved ones.

A team of volunteers, led by Cathy Broadway and Peggy Powell, plan each Wednesday's activities. Volunteers are present to engage with our Side by Side Friends and assist them as needed.

No two Wednesdays at Side by Side are ever the same! We have fun with building blocks and puzzles and we enjoy games like Memory Match and Pool Noodle Volleyball! And we love when Piper the Therapy Dog comes to visit us!

Side by Side loves new volunteers! Fill out the form below for more information on how to become a volunteer. There are opportunities to volunteer on a weekly basis, or to come share a talent or skill with our Friends. 

Side by Side posts photos each week on Facebook! Follow our page to stay up to date and see all the fun we have each Wednesday!