Council for Health and Human Service Ministries

Cedar Community Repositioning Effort Means Improved Residental Areas and Services

By CHHSM Staff | September 13, 2023

After taking the helm in 2021, Cedar Community President and CEO Nicole Pretre had a vision for Cedar Community’s future — to serve more friends and neighbors, to offer the living options and abundant amenities that its residents desire, and to be the best stewards of the natural and structural resources at the West Bend,…

CHHSM’s Day-Long Retreat Hosted by UCC Heartland Conference Offers Unique Leadership Training Experience

By Barb Powell | September 13, 2023

During a recent one-day leadership retreat led by the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) and hosted by the Heartland Conference, participants gained resources for becoming better leaders. But one of the most unexpected outcomes was leaving the day feeling centered and closer to God. “Water in Desert Places,” held Aug. 30,…

Lake Prince Woods Construction Continues for New Wellness Center

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 12, 2023

Thanks to a successful capital campaign that raised $1,467,047, EveryAge’s Lake Prince Woods, located in Suffolk, Va., is in the midst of a construction project that will create a new Wellness Center and make upgrades to its Commons area. The groundbreaking took place this past September on the 20th anniversary of Lake Prince Woods’ original…

Advocate Health CEO Jim Skogsbergh receives National Center for Healthcare Leadership’s Excellence Award

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 12, 2023

Advocate Health announced recently that CEO Jim Skogsbergh has received the National Center for Healthcare Leadership’s 2023 Gail L. Warden Leadership Excellence Award in recognition of his impact across a four-decades-long career. Named for the president emeritus of Detroit-based Henry Ford Health, the prestigious award recognizes health care leaders who have demonstrated remarkable contributions, exceptional…

Ministry Moments from the President

By Jamar Doyle | September 12, 2023

This short, monthly video highlights various CHHSM ministries and partners, as together we build a more just, equitable, caring, and compassionate world. This month’s guest is the Rev. Bethany Johnson-Javois, President and CEO of Deaconess Foundation in St. Louis. #BeAVoiceCHHSM

Deaconess Nurse Ministry Helps Veteran Find Home

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 11, 2023

One of the many ways that CHHSM member Deaconess Nurse Ministry helps the local St. Louis community is through participation in community events. One such even is a dinner service held at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. The church hosts the dinners for homeless persons the first three weeks of every month, with various…

Archway Residents Go Back to School

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | September 11, 2023

The first day of school can be one of the most exciting days of the year for kids. From seeing old friends to breaking out a new pencil case, the day is often full of memorable moments. The first day of school, however, also can be extremely nerve wracking. Perhaps a student has just transferred…

Ministry Moments from the President

By Jamar Doyle | August 12, 2023

This short, monthly video highlights various CHHSM ministries and partners, as together we build a more just, equitable, caring, and compassionate world. This month’s guest is CHHSM Board Chair and Beatitudes Campus President and CEO Michelle Just. #BeAVoiceCHHSM

Together We Learn Group to Discuss Stevenson’s Critically-Acclaimed Book, ‘Just Mercy’

By Barb Powell | August 11, 2023

Registration is now open for the next “Together We Learn” virtual, Zoom-based discussion group sponsored by CHHSM, which will concentrate on Just Mercy, the best-selling book by Bryan Stevenson, noted lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) based in Montgomery, Ala. For the fifth “Together We Learn” offering, the group will meet in…

CHHSM Accepting Applications for Enrollment in the 2024-2025 Nollau Leadership Institute

By Barb Powell | August 11, 2023

The UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries has opened applications for enrollment for the 2024-2025 class of its Nollau Leadership Institute. The Institute’s year-long leadership formation program helps class members discern their call as Diakonal Ministers. A special vocation for health and human service leaders within CHHSM members and the wider United Church…

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