Council for Health and Human Service Ministries
The opening worship service of CHHSM’s 87th Annual Gathering was filled with moment of joyful celebration and moments of somber reflection. Held March 11 at 11 a.m. at First Church of Cambridge (Mass.), Congregational UCC, the service included a sermon by UCC General Minister and President the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson and the…
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Puentes de Esperanza, a program of Hoyleton Youth and Family Services in Fairview Heights, Ill., was honored in August 2024 with the Civic Award of the Year during the 2024 Adelante Awards. The ceremony took place at the Four Seasons Hotel & Spa in downtown St. Louis. The event, aptly themed “Gateway to Growth,” was…
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By Terra Moreau, Back Bay Mission On Jan. 30, Terra Moreau, a community health worker for Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Miss., walked into the Mississippi State Capitol, charged by the energy of Mississippians united in a common cause. This is her account of the visit. My work as a community health worker at Back Bay…
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The Board of Directors of United Church of Christ Homes (UCC Homes) in Camp Hill, Pa., announced in February the selection of Meredith Schell Fields as UCC Homes’ new president and CEO. Schell Fields has a long tenure with UCC Homes. Prior to her new role, she served as executive director of UCC Homes’ The…
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IFM Community Medicine serves its St. Louis community by taking healthcare services directly to points of need, overcoming access barriers related to cost, transportation, language, and trust. The majority of IFM’s patients — 64 percent in 2024 — are 18 or under, so such programs as Head Start are critically important. One of the largest populations…
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The Arcadia Family of Companies, based in Honolulu, celebrated the new year — and particularly the Lunar New Year — through a variety of activities. The largest celebration included lion dances performed by the Gee Yung Lion Dance Association, marking the beginning of the Year of the Wood Snake. The Year of the Wood Snake…
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The Cottages at Cedar Run, the memory care community at Cedar Community in West Bend, Wis., recently received the prestigious Dementia Specific™ designation through LeadingAge Wisconsin. LeadingAge Wisconsin is a mission-driven, not-for-profit, member-supported, statewide association serving as a leader in advancing the field of long-term care through advocacy, education, and the development of collaborative strategies…
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United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, is extending its reputation as a caregiver-friendly employer by reinforcing its commitment to supporting employees who balance their professional responsibilities with caregiving at home. As part of this initiative, UCH is offering its NaviGuide services free of charge to its employees, providing personalized guidance and resources to help…
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When unprecedented change becomes routine, sustaining the work of service can feel thankless, unappreciated, and overwhelming. In uncertain times like these, it is essential for us to come together and lean on the strength of our faith and on each other. It is in this spirit of faith and service that I invite you all…
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The theme of this year’s Annual Gathering — March 11-13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge, Mass. — is “Into the Deep: Casting Nets of Justice.” The event will explore ways in which CHHSM members and their community partners can use bold action to encourage collaboration and dedication in creating a more just and compassionate…
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