The Hope Regarding Alzheimer's - Understanding Dementia & Reducing Your Risk! A webinar hosted by the CO Council of Churches.
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 UTC
With almost 91,000 Coloradans living with Alzheimer’s disease and 177,000 providing unpaid care for them, everyone should know a bit about dementia. 1 in 3 seniors have some form of dementia, and with faith leaders being uniquely positioned as a trusted leader of aging adults and their families, it is crucial for them to remain up to date on the landscape of dementia care and brain health. Join us for a webinar on Wednesday, November 12 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Register today!
This program will provide an overview of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, including risk reduction strategies for brain health and advancements being made in early detection of symptoms, diagnosis, and treatments. We will also share available resources and how faith leaders can receive support for their ministry on this topic.
Participants will leave with:

A clear understanding of the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia;
Basic knowledge of advancements in diagnosis, treatment, and care;
Information on research happening that will continue to shape the landscape of the disease including risk reduction strategies;
Know how to access resources and make connections to support your ministry.

January Lunch 'n' Learn: Legislation and Advocacy 101
2026-01-08 12:00 - 13:00
Rev. Roland Halpern
For our January 2026 “Lunch ‘n’ Learn” online seminar, Rev. Roland Halpern, a longtime lobbyist with Colorado Voters for Animals, will show the process of how a bill becomes a law in the Colorado General Assembly and how to be an effective advocate.

Roland Halpern is the Executive Director of Colorado Voters for Animals. Roland holds an undergraduate degree from Hiram College, Hiram, Ohio, a Master’s in Nonprofit Management from Regis University, Denver, Colorado, and is an ordained animal chaplain through the Emerson Theological Institute.
Roland was instrumental in helping to pass Prop 106, the Colorado End of Life Options Act, making Colorado the sixth state to offer terminally ill individuals an additional medical treatment option at the end of life.
A staunch advocate for individual rights, Roland has been the recipient of several ministerial awards for outstanding community service in the area of social justice. He is actively involved with animal welfare groups both locally and nationally. He serves as vice-president on the board of the Colorado Council of Churches and is certified as a Human-Animal Bond Specialist by the North American Veterinary Community (NAVC) and the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI.)

When: Thursday, January 8, 2026. The Zoom waiting room will open at 11:45 a.m., and the seminar will begin at noon. This webinar will be recorded and placed on the CCC YouTube channel for those who can’t attend the seminar.

Cost: FREE.

Webinar Link: Register HERE.
