r wave respite care
R Wave Respite
Coming Soon!
Mondays 10:00 - 2:00 PM Beginning Early 2026
Family Life Center, Aldersgate United Methodist Church
1320 Umstead Rd., Durham, NC
R Wave Respite is an outreach ministry of Aldersgate United Methodist Church (AUMC) servicing both it’s congregation and the community at large. The purpose is to offer respite care to care partners of mild to moderate dementia afflicted individuals. The respite allows the care partner to meet appointments, have lunch with friends, shop, or just take a much needed nap. Respite also allows the ‘friend’ a break from the care partner. The model is completely dependent on volunteers. It is also a respite for the volunteer. Volunteers find purpose, adds a break from everyday life, is a social engagement, sense of satisfaction, and just plain ole’ fun!! R Wave Respite is based off the model that was championed by First United Methodist Church of Montgomery, AL in 2012 by Bishop Lawson Bryan and Daphne Johnston. As of this writing, RFA has 64 locations in about 19 states. There are 4 in North Carolina, with R Wave being the fifth.
What is a typical day at R Wave?
Regular meetings happen during the school year on Sundays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in our Family Life Center.
Who can participate in R Wave?
No signup or RSVP is necessary. Join us anytime. Just check our church calendar first to make sure we are meeting on the day you'll visit.
Who are our Care Partners?
Everything! Youth serve on our tech team, greet visitors, read Scripture, give announcements, sing in the choir, play instruments, and worship in the pews.
How do I volunteer?
During Bull City Youth, our time is split between games/activities, teaching, and small groups (separate middle/high school). During the time of teaching, we use Scripture to help build each student's authentic faith. We focus on ways we are called as Christians to interact with each other, the world, and with ourselves.
How do I enroll a loved one?
Enrollment FormsYes! Bull City Youth offers camps, service trips and retreats multiple times each year. Check our church calendar or reach out to our Director of Family Ministries for details on upcoming offerings.
How do you keep vulnerable adults safe in your programs?
SAFETY POLICYAldersgate adheres to a robust Safe Sanctuaries policy. We take the safety of our students and leaders very seriously. Click the link below to download a PDF of our policies.
