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CHHSM Calls on Leadership Institute Alumni to Help Reimagine Ongoing Alumni Community

By CHHSM Staff | March 11, 2026

CHHSM is calling on all graduates of CHHSM’s leadership programs—including the Transformational Leadership Project (TLP) (begun in 1996), the Ecumenical Leadership Institute (ELI) (1998), the Faith Based Leadership Institute (FBLI) (2004), and the Nollau Leadership Institute (begun in 2010)—to help discern ways to support and connect the vast leadership alumni community. “Our leadership alumni actively bring…

Unleashing Potential’s Sowell to Retire in May 2026

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 11, 2026

Darlene Sowell, president and CEO of Unleashing Potential (UP)in St. Louis, recently announced that she will retire May 29, 2026.  “After 17 years of devotion to the mission of Unleashing Potential, it is time for me to pursue the next chapter of relaxation, family and friends,” Sowell said. “Serving in this position has truly been…

Column: Reflections on Missouri’s Disability Rights Legislative Day

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 11, 2026

By Nicole Lynch, Emmaus Homes, St. Charles, Mo. Disability Rights Legislative Day is held each year at the Missouri State Capitol as a way for people with disabilities, their friends, allies, and care providers to advocate directly to state legislators. In addition to meeting in the Capitol, small groups also meet with their local state legislators…

Compassion in Action at Deaconess Nurse Ministry takes Many Forms

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 11, 2026

At Deaconess Nurse Ministry in St. Louis, compassion isn’t just wellness screenings. It’s about the whole person. One population often served includes U.S. service veterans. One in five U.S. veterans experience homelessness at some point in their lives. Doc, a 42-year-old U.S. Army veteran and former medic, knows this struggle all too well. Known as “Doc”…

Uplands Village Names Marshal Huddleston President and CEO 

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 11, 2026

The Board of Directors of Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill, Tenn., have announced the appointment of Marshal Huddleston as president and CEO, concluding a rigorous and comprehensive search process. The Board emphasized that this decision followed careful evaluation of numerous highly qualified candidates, underscoring Uplands Village’s commitment to strong, mission-driven leadership. “Selecting the right leader…

A New Partnership Brings Free Medical Care to Back Bay Mission Neighbors

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 11, 2026

Back Bay Mission (BBM) in Biloxi, Miss., has announced a powerful new partnership with Memorial Health System of the Gulf Coast. This partnership will expand access to healthcare for individuals in the community experiencing poverty and homelessness. Resident physicians from Memorial Health System’s Graduate Medical Education program will visit Back Bay Mission’s campus twice monthly to provide free medical…

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…

Chaplain: Horizon House

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | February 13, 2026

Apply for the chaplain position. Horizon House in Seattle, Wash., seeks a Chaplain. The Chaplain (Inner Wellbeing & Spirituality Manager) serves as a caring and grounding presence within Horizon House, providing leadership and direction for the inner wellbeing and spirituality function. This role is responsible for designing, managing, and delivering a comprehensive spiritual and emotional…

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…

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