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Anti-Racism Center
To be a disciple is to be anti-racist. Through self and communal reflection and by continuing to gather resources, ideas, and wisdom, we hope this online collection supports our journey on the road of justice and grace.
Advocacy Center
We partnered with the United Church of Christ Justice and Witness Ministries to bring you this advocacy toolkit. The issues raised here stem from the variety of services CHHSM organizations provide nationwide.
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In early spring 2024, Alice Chin, a resident of Plymouth Place in LaGrange Park, Ill., started a small garden that grew into a full-fledge Horticulture Committee. Its first goal: farm-to-table fresh produce for Plymouth Place residents. Since then, the committee has expanded to include projects that not only beautify the grounds of Plymouth Place, but…
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With changes in the terms and conditions of federal grant programs, Heather E. Kimmel, general counsel for the UCC National Ministries, has posted this article to the Office of General Counsel blog. While the warning applies to Local Churches, CHHSM members who accept federal funds may find it useful. CHHSM cannot provide legal advice to its members on…
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On Monday, June 23, 2025, staff members and volunteers from Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Miss., stood alongside community elders, organizers, and neighbors for Wading Through History—a commemoration of the historic Civil Rights Wade-Ins that forever changed the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The event marked not only a historic commemoration, but also an important chapter in the story of…
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From the President
Over the past month, I have spent many hours in the hospital, standing at my mother’s side as she faces a decline in her health. These moments have been filled with the hope brought on by small victories and the heartache felt when facing unexpected setbacks; holding conversations with doctors, family and friends while doing…
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