St. John’s UCC

For Emmaus Homes and St. John’s UCC, Intentionality Builds Friendships

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | February 12, 2026

Sometimes big changes begin with the simple things. A plate filled with food. A laugh shared between neighbors. A picnic area at the local park. That was the scene one day in January 2026, when Emmaus Homes clients and members of St. John’s UCC in Weldon Spring, Mo., came together. At first glance, it looked…

2026 Nollau Institute Class Members Connect in Journey to Serving Leadership at First Retreat of the Year

By Barb Powell | June 16, 2025

Eager participants in this year’s Nollau Leadership Institute class arrived at Bellwether Farm in Wakeman, Ohio, in May for the first retreat of the year. Held May 19-23, 2025, the retreat gathered people from across the UCC, from CHHSM organizations and chaplaincies to the UCC’s national setting, regional conferences, and seminaries. By week’s end, the…

Local Church Partnership Helps UCC’s Orion Family Services Better Serve Rural Wisconsin Community

By Barb Powell | March 4, 2019

Sometimes, all it takes to increase services to a wider community is the help of friends. That adage proved true in November 2018, when Orion Family Services — based in Madison, Wis. — officially opened a new outpatient mental health site in nearby rural Green County. The new clinic is located at Monroe House, owned…

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Thursday's "Dine and Discover" online seminar will feature Valerie Honea, senior account manager with The Pension Boards UCC. Honea partners with employers to support retirement, health, life, and disability benefit programs. She works closely with organizations to provide education, guidance, and resources that help employees prepare for financial wellness and retirement security. she is passionate about building strong client relationships and helping employers maximize the value of their employee benefit offerings through practical support and personalized service.When: Jun 11, 2026 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)Register in advance for this meeting:us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/pwOilXBdTg6i08ZjpqTumA?fbclid=IwY2xjawSTx4JleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRj... After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. ... See MoreSee Less
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