Celebrating Heritage

CHHSM members are part of a faith and a mission that is much bigger than any of us — a passion-driven movement that stretches back several hundred years. We delight in our common background and historic dedication to service.

Through our Digging Deeper initiative, United Church of Christ covenantal connection, our annual meeting and other events, we help members preserve and harness the power of our faith heritage. By tapping into our historic purpose, we can more clearly understand our present mission and goals for tomorrow.

Learn more about our shared history here.

Celebrating Heritage Stories

An Interview With Former UCAN Camp Director: 1944-1947 »

April 23, 2012

"UCAN is very close to her heart, and I remember growing up and hearing my mother tell stories about it all the time," explains Myra Epping when speaking of her mother Jo Epping, former UCAN therapeutic youth home camp director from 1944 to 1947.

UCC's Mission: 1 Inspired CHHSM Action, Relationship »

March 8, 2012

During 11 days in November 2011, the United Church of Christ’s Mission: 1 initiative focused the whole church on feeding the hungry and confronting food-related injustice. CHHSM member ministries across the country embraced Mission: 1 with open hearts and generous commitment.

Rev. Barry Galley Honored for Service to Phoebe Ministries »

February 28, 2012

The Rev. Barry R. Galley began his CHHSM career in Allentown, Pa., during the bicentennial of the American revolution in 1976. There, Galley joined a revolution of his own — the sweeping changes in attitudes toward aging and senior living.

Health and Human Service Sunday To Be Observed Jan. 29 »

December 20, 2011

The United Church of Christ will observe Health and Human Service Sunday on Jan. 29. The event encourages all settings of the church to recognize worldwide health concerns and the work of health and human service ministries to address those concerns.

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Celebrating Heritage