SUMMARY
Retired professionals have unique needs and skills to offer in continuing service to society. In Protestant religious thought, all persons have a life-long calling to carry out, so, while employment may change or end, use of talents and skills should be continuous. Altruistic principles may help retired professionals to rethink later life “callings.” Churches and synagogues have an extraordinary challenge in assisting retired professionals to seek more than entertainment in their activities and to advocate for their meaningful participation in society.