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Anti-Racism Center

To be a disciple is to be anti-racist. Through self and communal reflection and by continuing to gather resources, ideas, and wisdom, we hope this online collection supports our journey on the road of justice and grace.

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Advocacy Center

We partnered with the United Church of Christ Justice and Witness Ministries to bring you this advocacy toolkit. The issues raised here stem from the variety of services CHHSM organizations provide nationwide.

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By the Numbers

Together, CHHSM’s more than 400 health and human service programs and communities provide $1 billion in uncompensated, charitable care. This includes:

Individuals

served including 21,490 children; 19,710 youth; 16,498 families; 33,581 older adults; and 3,717 veterans

Beds

operated in facilities providing acute, skilled nursing, and memory care

Residential Units

including 21,167 affordable housing units; 10,035 independent living units; and 3,219 assisted living units

People

with developmental disabilities received residential and non-residential services

Hours

of volunteer service provided

workers

employed across UCC health and human service ministries

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Latest News

Early Bird Registration Open for The Gathering

By Barb Powell | January 13, 2026

Early bird registration is now OPEN for The Gathering: Many Gifts, One Spirit, to be held March 24-26, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis.With the theme, “Many Gifts, One Spirit,” The Gathering will draw some 500 leaders from Mennonite, Methodist, Presbyterian, Quaker, and the United Church of Christ related health and human service associations for three days of…

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Bishop Named Vice President; McKenzie is Associate for Business Operations

By Barb Powell | January 13, 2026

The UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) is pleased to announce that Matthew Y. Bishop is its new vice president and chief operating officer (COO). He began work Dec. 15, 2025. Additionally, CHHSM welcomed Cynthia McKenzie in November 2025 as its new associate for business operations. Matt Bishop “CHHSM is excited to…

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New Health and Human Service Sunday Resources Focus on Good News Expressed in the Ordinary

By Barb Powell | January 13, 2026

The UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) recently released resources for Health and Human Service Sunday, which takes place Jan. 25, 2026, the Third Sunday after Epiphany. The resources help UCC churches, CHHSM members, and friends bring the message of serving leadership and support for all health and human service workers to their local congregations and worship…

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Become a Member

Join 75 other United Church of Christ-related non-profit organizations that operate hundreds of health and human service communities and programs throughout the United States. Or, join CHHSM as an individual member!

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From the President

Stewardship, Sustainability, and Hope in a Challenging Landscape

By Jamar Doyle | January 14, 2026

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…

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