For ten years, Encore has created a space where individuals experiencing memory loss are met with dignity, joy, and meaningful connection. In this episode, we celebrate the ministry, the people behind it, and the lives it has touched along the way.
In this special episode of Canterbury Cast, Executive Pastor Hill Carmichael sits down with Valerie Boyd and Anne Warren to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Encore Respite Ministry, a program that has faithfully served individuals experiencing memory loss and the families who love them. Together, they reflect on the vision that launched Encore: creating a participant-centered community rooted in dignity, creativity, spiritual connection, and joy. From music and movement to art, laughter, and friendship, Encore has become far more than a respite program, it’s a place where people are seen, valued, and encouraged to continue living fully. Hill, Valerie, and Anne also share stories from the past decade, the impact Encore has had on caregivers and families, and the hope they carry for the future as this remarkable ministry continues to grow. It’s a conversation about compassion, belonging, and what it means to honor the sacred worth of every person. What if living well isn’t defined by what we remember or accomplish—but by the dignity, joy, and connection we continue to share with one another?