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Jonathan A King, Ph.D., of Massachusetts Peace Action and the Rev. Dr. Calvon T. Jones of Harvard Memorial Church will deliver the opening and closing keynote addresses, respectively, during the 2025 Annual Gathering of the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM), to be held March 11-13, 2025, in Boston and Cambridge, Mass.…
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West Park United Church of Christ in Cleveland held a particularly poignant worship service and workshop Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The church’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Sunday was led by the Rev. Dr. Elyse Berry, CHHSM’s associate for advocacy and leadership development, who delivered the sermon and led the workshop. Foremost in attendees’ minds was active…
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The UCC’s Open and Affirming Coalition Annual Gathering was held Sept. 19-22, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and included a gala evening of celebration. Honored during the presentations were two long-time UCC clerypersons who are CHHSM advocates and LGBTQIA+ allies. The honorees were the Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, M.Div., CHHSM board member and vice president of engagement,…
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In a city steeped in history, The Glenwood Community in Marietta, Ohio — part of United Church Homes — is setting a new precedent for the future of senior living with its groundbreaking “Entrepreneur in Residence” program. This innovative initiative brings entrepreneurs and cutting-edge technology directly to the heart of the community, providing both innovators and residents…
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Isaiah 58 Ministries’ annual Back-to-School event, held Saturday, Sept. 6, 2024, was a day filled with activities and resources for the whole family. With the support of many St. Louis-area churches, organizations and local agencies, Isaiah 58 Ministries was able to help prepare more than 200 children and their families for the upcoming school year.…
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Tameka Brown, well known nonprofit leader, has been named the new executive director of Deaconess Nurse Ministry in St. Louis. She succeeds the Rev. Donna Smith-Pupillo, who retired July 31, 2024. Brown brings a wealth of experience to her new role, drawing from her extensive background in nonprofit leadership and community development. With more than…
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The first recipients of Cedar Community’s Carl Ziegler Endowed Scholarship Fund have been awarded. The award honors Professor Carl Ziegler (1940-2021), a devoted and celebrated educator serving generations of students during his tenure at Indiana University-Bloomington. He also had deep roots in the West Bend, Wis. — home of Cedar Community — and Washington County…
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My name is Sarah and I am a domestic violence survivor. I was married to my abuser for 15 years. I spent many of those years being physically, emotionally, and financially abused. One day, I couldn’t take the mental and physical abuse anymore. When my abuser left for work, I left the house with my…
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Phoebe Ministries’ Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) program, part of Phoebe’s many programs for the Allentown-area community of Pennsylvania, offers students and community members of all backgrounds the opportunity to learn about ministry practices. The Rev. Leah Knox, director of pastoral care services and ACPE-certified educator candidate, greatly emphasizes the collaborative nature of CPE and pastoral…
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Brewster Place, an older adult community in Topeka, Kan., is the proud recipient of the following awards for the year 2024: Topeka’s Community Choice Awards Every year, Topekans vote for the best of 180 categories to find the people’s choices for the best business/services in the city. Brewster Place is pleased to have been recognized…
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