From the President
As we step into a new year, I find myself holding two truths at the same time. The first is one we all know well: this is a challenging season for health and human service ministries. Financial pressures, workforce shortages, policy uncertainty, and rising community needs continue to stretch leaders and organizations in very real…
As we enter this Thanksgiving season devoted to gratitude, it can be challenging to notice grace amid the many pressures facing our ministries and the communities we serve. On November 11, CHHSM agencies in the UCC’s Missouri Mid-South Conference gathered for Tending to the Cuts: How Changes in Federal Funding Are Affecting Our Collective Ministries. Representatives…
As local elections draw near, I’m reminded that when we step into the voting booth, we’re not just making a political choice, we’re expressing our deepest values of justice, dignity, and compassion. The ballot is not merely political; it’s profoundly prophetic. Through it, we join in shaping the structures that touch the lives of those…
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…
Last week, the CHHSM Board of Directors and staff came together for a sacred time of retreat at Bellwether Farm. Nestled in the beauty of God’s creation, we paused the noise of our daily work to listen deeply to God, to one another, and to the still, small voice of our collective call. This was…
Earlier this month we celebrated Mother’s Day, a time to honor the love, labor, and sacrifices of the mothers and mother-figures in our lives. But while Mother’s Day is the most well-known May celebration, did you know this is a month rich with other vital recognitions? May is also Mental Health Awareness Month and National…
At CHHSM, we know that advocacy is not separate from our ministry — it is ministry. It is the living out of our values in the public square. It’s standing in the gap for our neighbors, clients, and communities when policies threaten their well-being and dignity. And right now, that calling is more urgent than ever. In…
As I reflect on this year’s CHHSM Annual Gathering, my heart is full of gratitude. The time we spent together — in worship, in learning, in deep conversations — was a reminder of the power of community and the sacred work we are called to do. Each session, each shared meal, and each moment of…
When unprecedented change becomes routine, sustaining the work of service can feel thankless, unappreciated, and overwhelming. In uncertain times like these, it is essential for us to come together and lean on the strength of our faith and on each other. It is in this spirit of faith and service that I invite you all…
As we welcome a new year, the challenges we face as a society remind us of the critical importance of our work in health and human services. From devastating natural disasters like the relentless wildfires in California to broader social and economic divisions, these events expose systemic inequities and human need. Our CHHSM family’s mission…
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