Mission, Vision and Values

The Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) is committed to advancing the work of all health and human service ministries of the United Church of Christ in creating a just, caring and compassionate world.

Value Propositions

Bold Vision: CHHSM supports member organizations’ transformation of the world through healing and mission ministries to make the world as right as God intends it to be.

Inspired Leaders: Through programs, resources and collaboration, CHHSM supports the leadership and staff of its member organizations who are called to live out a bold vision for change and innovation resulting in a just, caring and compassionate world.

Shared Values:  United by a covenantal relationship with the Church and its member UCC health and human service ministries, our values are aligned and guide our actions, decisions and work.

Mission Statement

Advancing the work of all health and human service ministries of the United Church of Christ in creating a just, caring and compassionate world.

Vision Statement

Together, we create a just, caring and compassionate world.

Values:  CHHSM’s “Unshakable” Beliefs

Covenant:  We are bound together in service to others, our relationship to the Church and our members.

Inclusion:  We extend an extravagant welcome to all who serve others, and to those they serve, regardless of their scope of services or size of organization.

Stewardship:  We are accountable for managing all the resources entrusted to our use to support us, and our member organizations, in achieving our missions.

Courage:  We stand together in faith, committed to supporting and promoting our members’ bold and innovative solutions that confront the human injustices and prejudices of our social systems.

Servant Leadership:  We develop, inspire and support leaders at all levels who are called to serve others.