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The Parkvue Community Launches ‘Parkvue Pals’ to Connect Residents and High School Students 

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 11, 2026

The Parkvue Community, a United Church Homes senior living community in Sandusky, has launched Parkvue Pals, an innovative intergenerational program that pairs residents with students from nearby Perkins High School to build meaningful, one-on-one relationships.  The program thoughtfully matches residents and students based on shared interests, creating opportunities for conversation, mentorship and shared experiences. Beyond…

St. Andrew’s Resources and EverTrue Finalize Affiliation Agreement

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 11, 2026

EverTrue, a leading provider of aging services, and St. Andrews Resources for Seniors System (St. Andrew’s), both in St. Louis, have agreed to an affiliation where specific communities, programs and services of the St. Andrews’s system will become part of EverTrue. The agreement closed in December. EverTrue, formerly Lutheran Senior Services, will lead and operate…

The Gathering to Feature Consecration of CHHSM’s Nollau Institute Class as Diakonal Ministers

By Barb Powell | February 12, 2026

One of the highlights of The Gathering: Many Gifts, One Spirit—which takes place March 24-26, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis—will be the recognition and consecration of this year’s graduating class of CHHSM’s Nollau Leadership Institute. The culminating event of the year-long Nollau program takes place Wednesday evening, March 25, at 5 p.m. at…

Former RHF President and CEO Joseph Dies at 87

By Barb Powell | February 12, 2026

UCC minister and affordable housing advocate the Rev. Dr. Laverne R. Joseph, 87, has died. The former president and CEO of Retirement Housing Foundation (RHF) passed away Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, after complications from a fall. Joseph, who led RHF for 33 years, received numerous accolades throughout his life for his justice work in the…

Enrollment Opens for Nollau Leadership Institute Class of 2027

By Barb Powell | February 12, 2026

Enrollment is currently open for the 2026-2027 class of CHHSM’s Nollau Leadership Institute. The signature health and human service leadership program has graduated some 300-plus participants as Diakonal Ministers in the past 20 years. The year-long Nollau program helps class members discern their call as Diakonal Ministers. A vocation for health and human service leaders from…

Bodevin is Archway Communities New COO

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | February 12, 2026

Archway Communities in Lakewood Colo., has announced its new chief operating officer (COO), Joanna Bodevin. In her new role, Bodevin will focus on strengthening internal operations, improving cross-departmental coordination, and ensuring Archway has the systems and infrastructure in place to support sustainable growth, with the goal of helping her team deliver on Archway’s mission more efficiently and with…

Cornerstone Community Housing Residents Graduate from Baltimore Drug Treatment Court

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | February 12, 2026

In January 2026, Jim Carey, case manager at Cornerstone Community Housing (CCH)’s Earl’s Place and Kara Welch, CCH’s development and communications officer, were present at the graduation of two CCH residents from the Baltimore City Drug Treatment Court.  “We had the privilege of supporting two of our residents at their graduation,” Welch said. “Seeing this…

Musicians with a Mission a Hit for Back Bay Mission

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | February 12, 2026

Nearly 200 Back Bay Mission supporters filled Ground Zero Blues Club in Biloxi, Miss., this past September for “Musicians with a Mission,” a night of live music, amazing community, and true generosity. Together, attendees made the event Back Bay Mission’s most successful event to date. With a goal of $20,000, the event raised $21,000. In…

Phoebe Names the Rev. Gina Harvey Regional Director of Pastoral Care and Education

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | February 12, 2026

Phoebe Ministries in Allentown, Pa., announced recently that the Rev. Gina Harvey has joined the Phoebe family as the new regional director of pastoral care and education. Harvey is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, a board-certified chaplain, and a certified educator for clinical pastoral education with the Association for Clinical Pastoral Education (ACPE).  Harvey…

Five Years of Growth: Young Boy Thrives in Early Childhood Education at Unleashing Potential

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | February 12, 2026

In 2018, Vanessa* welcomed the birth of her only child, Henry*. When it was time to return to work, Vanessa dreamed of finding an early childhood education (ECE) center that provided an environment where Henry was well cared for, that focused on quality education, and where Henry would be prepared for kindergarten. She researched and…

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