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CHHSM has two leadership programs for current seminarians exploring calls to health and human service ministry: its Rev. Jerry Paul Scholar program and its Emerging Leader program. Following this summer’s UCC General Synod in Kansas City, Mo., two of the current participants — CHHSM Scholar the Rev. Breona Hawkins and Emerging Leader Cohort member the…
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From the opening words of her sermon during opening worship of the UCC’s 2025 General Synod in Kansas City, Mo., July 11, the Rev. Dr. Marilyn Pagán-Banks let delegates know that this sermon was different. Pagán-Banks, executive director of A Just Harvest in Chicago and a valued CHHSM board member and Nollau Leadership Institute graduate,…
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For many LGBTQ+ older adults, home isn’t just about where to live but how to live. With limited gay senior living and LGBTQ assisted living options available, many are searching not just for safety but for a community that embraces their identity. A place where they can live openly, authentically and feel a sense of belonging. And for residents…
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EdenHill Communities in New Braunfels, Texas, proudly marks a monumental milestone in 2025: 115 years of serving residents with compassion, dedication, and innovation. Since its founding in 1910, EdenHill has evolved from a humble home for 20 residents into a vibrant, multifaceted community. Yet its mission of providing exceptional care in a welcoming environment remains…
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Advocate Health—based in Charlotte, N.C., and Chicago—and The Joint Commission have announced a collaboration to enhance patient safety and quality of care across the health system’s hospitals. The Joint Commission enables and affirms the highest standards of healthcare quality and patient safety for all by evaluating health care organizations and inspiring them to excel in providing…
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Earlier this year, Embrace Living Communities (ELC) in Oak Brook, Ill., applied for a grant through the Barrington Area Community Foundation to purchase a projector and screen to be used in community spaces at its Greencastle of Barrington community. The mission of the Barrington Area Community Foundation (BACF) is to address the unmet needs of…
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United Church of Christ Homes (UCC Homes) is proud to announce that Lauren Clark, executive director of community & home-based services for Kindred Place at Annville, Pa., and Kindred Place at Harrisburg, Pa., has been awarded Leader of the Year as part of the LeadingAge PA’s 2025 Distinguished Service Awards. This award recognizes her exceptional…
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By Dominic Trabosci, Phoebe Ministries Phoebe Allentown (Pa.) hosted a four-hour Health & Wellness Fair at the end of May 2025 featuring insightful vendors, health screenings, food, and fun. Free for all employees and residents, the fair saw representatives from various health-related organizations offering information about their services to attendees. Among those in attendance were…
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On Saturday, June 21, Isaiah 58 Ministries in St. Louis hosted its fourth annual Juneteenth celebration that brought together neighbors, volunteers, families, and friends for an unforgettable day of joy, reflection, and community—despite the searing heat. The day was filled with the sounds of laughter, music, and conversation as guests enjoyed great food and fellowship. Plates…
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“Coal miner’s helmet,” yells out Lucille Hilger, a resident at Plymouth Place in LaGrange Park, Ill., while throwing a right hook. “Baseball cap,” adds Terri Seperich as she hits the speed bag. Their classmates chime in, answering the question posed by instructor Conor Cook: “Name a type of headwear.” As Bananarama plays in the background and gloves…
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CHHSM has two leadership programs for current seminarians exploring calls to health and human service ministry: its Rev. Jerry Paul Scholar program and its Emerging Leader program. Following this summ...