Registration now open for 2027 CHHSM 89th Annual Gathering

Register by  Jan. 29, 2027 for early bird pricing.

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.

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.

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

Latest News

Inspiring Workshops Offer Narrative of Hope for 2027 Annual Gathering

By Barb Powell | November 12, 2026

From strategic planning to storytelling for justice, from self-care to using artificial intelligence wisely, the workshops at the 2027 Annual Gathering contain something for everyone. This year’s event, “To the Stars Through Difficulties,” takes place March 16-18, 2027, at the DoubleTree by Hilton-Houston Greenway, and its workshops promise to be informative, motivational, and meaningful. The 89th Annual…

Christmas Fund Resources Emphasize Year of Love, Draw on Saints of the Church 

By Barb Powell | November 12, 2026

The UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries and Pension Boards-United Church of Christ have again teamed up to bring all settings of the church this year’s Christmas Fund Advent resources. The resources include original art, liturgies for the four weeks of Advent, plus children’s sermonettes for each week. The 2026 Advent liturgical resources were…

UCH Symposium Explores Intergenerational Connections, Strong Communities, Well Being

By Barb Powell | November 12, 2026

More than 150 people gathered in person and online Oct. 16, 2026, for the 11th Annual Symposium: Engaging Generations: Connecting Lives So All Can Thrive, a day-long event focused on the power of intergenerational relationships to build stronger, healthier communities.  Hosted by the Center for Abundant Aging at United Church Homes (UCH)—based in Marion, Ohio—the symposium was held at…

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From the President

Voting with Love

By Jamar Doyle | October 9, 2026

Over the past three months, I have reflected on the role of civic engagement in the life of faith-based health and human service organizations, the importance of advocacy as an extension of ministry, and the theological conviction that every person is created in the image of God. As Election Day approaches, the question before us…