CANCELLED – Eldering and the Caravan of Time

We hope to reschedule for a later date.  Stay tuned!

Jim Kulma, M.Div.

Using ‘eldering’ as a verb, rather than the  noun ‘elder,’ emphasizes the active aspect of this phase of life. Elders are called to explore how they may be perfectly positioned to add value to the world through service and wisdom sharing as well as having the luxury of time to engage in their own personal spiritual growth and life reflection.

Jim will discuss key elements of elderhood in our culture and society. While we have more elders and olders now than ever before (10,000 persons retire each day), the function of eldering and wisdom-keeping has gone dormant in many ways.

This presentation might be in person…stay tuned.
$15

Jim Kulma retired on January 6, 2021 after serving as a healthcare chaplain for 33 years, and 36 years of ordained ministry.  He has served at Lutheran Hospital, Hospice of Cleveland Clinic, Lutheran Home at Concord Reserve and MetroHealth Medical Center.

Jim has certifications as a Tai Chi teacher, Spiritual Director and Grief Recovery Specialist. He earned a Masters of Divinity degree from Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, Columbia, South Carolina, and received a B.A. degree from Bowling Green State University.

Jim is a member of the Network of Biblical Storytellers.  He has trained with its founder Dr. Thomas Boomershine, and performs Biblical stories across northern Ohio.  He lives in Lakewood with his wife, Toni and is thoroughly enjoying his one and only grandson, Will.