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Biennial Art Exhibit Helps UCC’s 15 Craigside Residents Explore their Creative Side

By Barb Powell | October 27, 2017

Residents of 15 Craigside, a United Church of Christ-related community in the Nu’uanu neighborhood of Honolulu, recently completed their second biennial Visions in Art exhibit, held Sept. 1 in the theater at 15 Craigside. A unique avenue for residents to cultivate and showcase their talents, skills, and interests, Visions in Art began in 2015, thanks…

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CHHSM Exec Signs on to United Church of Christ Petition to Save Health Care Subsidies

By CHHSM Staff | October 26, 2017

In response to an appeal by the United Church of Christ’s Justice and Peace Network, Michael J. Readinger, president and CEO of CHHSM, today signed on to the network’s petition to save health care subsidies. The petition, sent in the form of a network Take Action Alert, calls for UCC members to voice support in…

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New Practical Toolkit Helps Faith and Community Leaders Face Opioid Epidemic

By CHHSM Staff | October 25, 2017

A new toolkit for faith and community leaders recently was unveiled by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Service, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The toolkit, “Hope & Healing: A practical toolkit for faith and community leaders in the face of the opioid epidemic,” was announced during a National Faith…

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‘Edgers’ Raise More Than $110,000 for UCC’s Bethany Children’s Home

By Barb Powell | October 23, 2017

A unique, if “edgy” fundraising campaign once again has raised money for the medical needs of youth at the United Church of Christ’s Bethany Children’s Home in Womelsdorf, Pa. “OTE4Bethany” (Over The Edge), was held Sept. 22 at the Loft at 525 in Reading, Pa., and featured volunteers rappelling down the side of the building…

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United Church of Christ-Affiliated Back Bay Mission Builds Bridges Out of Poverty

By Barb Powell | October 20, 2017

The United Church of Christ-affiliated Back Bay Mission has long focused on helping people out of poverty. This year, its Bridges Out of Poverty program is getting an additional boost from the Mission’s Client Sustainability Campaign, a fundraising effort to open up additional avenues of success for Mission clients. “The response [to the campaign] —…

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United Church Funds Releases Article on Asset Allocation of Investments

By Barb Powell | October 20, 2017

A new article on asset allocation as a crucial component of a portfolio’s overall investment return has been authored by two United Church Funds staff members. The article, Global Equity Diversification — Proving Its Worth, is by David Klassen, Chief Investment Strategist, and Michael de Guzman, Senior Portfolio Manager. It points out the proof behind…

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United Church Homes Mourns Loss of Board Member Robby Lee

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | October 19, 2017

Robby Lee, a longtime supporter of United Church Homes, died Oct. 13 surrounded by family at Mount Carmel-St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. Robby, 70, was a volunteer at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, more than 30 years, a donor since 1999 and had been a board member since 2013. His personal mantra when…

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Boys Choir Croons Tribute to 99-Year-Old Resident of UCC’s Glenwood Community in Ohio

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | October 19, 2017

The tribute concert to Betty Smoot Dils was organized after she asked the director of a boys choir if they could sing at her funeral. Smoot Theatre Artistic Director Felice Jorgeson responded quickly, saying the Smoot Theatre Boys Ensemble could do better than that: they could perform a concert in her honor at Glenwood Community…

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At UCC’s Crossroad Academy, students’ interests foster learning

By Barb Powell | October 12, 2017

Every Monday at Crossroad Academy, the accredited K-12 school on the campus of the United Church of Christ’s Crossroad Child & Family Services in Fort Wayne, Ind., the last hour of the day is devoted to Co-Curricular groups. The school received its accreditation in 2016. The teachers wanted to offer extra-curricular activities to enhance Crossroad’s…

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Employee at UCC’s Advocate Trinity Hospital Plans Incredible Annual Christmas Surprise for Hospitalized Children

By Guest Contributor | October 10, 2017

Adapted from a story on America Now News Service, with additions from the Advocate Children’s Hospital Facebook Page. Photos used in the following story are from the Advocate Children’s Hospital Facebook Page. Although Christmas is still more than two months away, one cafeteria worker at the United Church of Christ’s Advocate Trinity Hospital in Chicago…

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