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Advent Season Candlelighting Service a Highlight of Cape Albeon Christmas

By Barb Powell | December 11, 2017

It’s all about blessings and the Christmas story at United Church of Christ-affiliated Cape Albeon Senior Community in Valley Park, Mo. Each year, Chaplain Le Remington holds a service in the dining hall that features a narrator to assist with the storytelling and a tenor soloist to provide music. “The service begins with scripture readings…

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UCC Servant Leadership Explored through CHHSM’s Nollau To You and Diakonal Minister Retreat

By Barb Powell | December 11, 2017

The UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries held two servant leadership events during the first week of December. Both were part of its ongoing work to teach and nurture servant leaders in its member ministries. The first-ever “reunion retreat” of UCC Diakonal Ministers took place Dec. 5 and 6 at the Franciscan Renewal…

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United Church of Christ-related Advocate Health Care to merge with Wisconsin-based Aurora Health Care

By Barb Powell | December 8, 2017

United Church of Christ-related Advocate Health Care, based in Chicago with nearly 400 sites of care, announced Monday (Dec. 4) its plans to merge with Aurora Health Care, a nonprofit health care provider serving communities throughout eastern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois. Both organizations are known for their track record on clinical quality and outcomes. The…

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Things are Looking ‘UP’ Towards ‘Unleashing Potential’ for Children and Families Served by UCC-Related Neighborhood Houses

By Barb Powell | December 8, 2017

In a move to remain at the forefront of children and family services in St. Louis, the United Church of Christ-affiliated Neighborhood Houses of St. Louis, announced recently that it is changing its name officially to Unleashing Potential (UP). Along with the name change is a shift in how services are delivered to children and…

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UCC-Affiliated Orion Family Services Names Stacey L. Parke Executive Director

By Barb Powell | December 6, 2017

Stacey L. Parke, MSW, LCSW, who currently serves clinical director of in-home and outpatient services at UCC-related Orion Family Services, has been named executive director of the children and family services agency. She begins her new role Jan. 11. Parke, who has almost 25 years of experience in all facets of family services, currently is…

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Leader of CHHSM-Member Embrace Living Communities One of 50 recognized by AARP and Crain’s Communications

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | December 6, 2017

Fair housing education, helping employees find balance and residents find purpose in their lives is more than Susan Sinderson’s profession, it’s her passion. Sinderson, executive vice president of CHHSM-member Embrace Living Communities based in Oak Brook, Ill., was one of just 50 people over 50 recognized by AARP Illinois and Crain’s Communications for creating opportunities…

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UCC-Affiliated Glenwood Community Earns Highest Honors in Resident Satisfaction Survey

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | December 5, 2017

Glenwood Community, a retirement community in Marietta, has been recognized for its efforts in providing the highest level of service to its residents by Holleran, a firm that specializes in conducting resident engagement and satisfaction surveys. In the first year for the survey, Glenwood achieved the Highest Honors distinction, an annual award that recognizes Holleran…

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Generations Unite at United Church Homes’ Patriot Ridge Community in Fairborn, Ohio

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | December 5, 2017

Kay Strank, who has a smartphone, laptop and tablet, knows firsthand how Skype can be used to keep in touch with family members. Now, the 76-year-old is part of an intergenerational program at Patriot Ridge Community in Fairborn, Ohio, that uses Skype, a video conferencing app, to connect residents with students more than 20 miles…

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United Church of Christ’s Retirement Housing Foundation in LeadingAge/Ziegler Top 10 Nonprofit Senior Living Providers

By CHHSM Staff | December 5, 2017
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For 14 consecutive years, LeadingAge and Ziegler have partnered to produce the LeadingAge Ziegler 150 (“LZ 150”) publication, which details the largest 150 not-for-profit multi-site senior living providers in the country. The 2017 report quantifies the largest 150 not-for-profit multi-site senior living providers in the country. The LZ 150 ranks organizations according to the overall…

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Plymouth Place Senior Living Names New CEO

By Barb Powell | December 3, 2017

Plymouth Place Senior Living has announced the appointment of James (Jay) Biere as the new chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2018. With background in business growth, customer service and creative solutions, Biere brings extensive experience in senior living with more than 15 years in leadership positions. He was most recently president and CEO of…

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