United Church Homes

Workshops Galore to be Featured at The Gathering 2026

By Barb Powell | October 10, 2025

Excitement for The Gathering: Many Gifts, One Spirit is building as a plethora of workshops are formulated for attendees. To be held March 24-26, 2026, at the Hyatt Regency in Indianapolis, The Gathering will draw some 500 attendees from the five participating faith traditions: Mennonite, Methodist, Presbyterian, Quaker, and United Church of Christ. Thirty-five workshops…

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Heartland Conference-Sponsored CHHSM Retreat Explores Benefits of Enneagram

By Barb Powell | October 10, 2025

For the past seven years, CHHSM has partnered with the UCC’s Heartland Conference to offer a day long retreat for its local churches and its Designated Ministry Partners, which include several CHHSM agencies. That tradition continued Aug. 27, 2025, in a day-long workshop, “From Role to Soul: Exploring the Enneagram as a Sacred Tool.” The…

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United Church Homes Promotes Amy Kotterman to Senior Executive Director of Integrated Operations

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | October 10, 2025

United Church Homes, based in Marion, Ohio, recently announced the promotion of Amy Kotterman, a registered dietitian nutritionist and licensed dietitian, to the position of senior executive director of integrated operations. In this new leadership role, Kotterman will oversee multiple interdisciplinary service lines essential to the success of United Church Homes, including middle market housing, memory…

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United Church Homes Transitions Terry Spitznagel to Chief Operating Officer

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | August 13, 2025

United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, is pleased to announce the transition of Terry Spitznagel to senior executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO). In this expanded leadership role, Spitznagel will assume full responsibility for the organization’s operations, reporting directly to Kenneth Young, president and CEO of United Church Homes. She previously was UCH’s…

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A Safer Home for Georgia’s Seniors: Laurel’s Edge Flooring Project Gets Boost from Key Grant

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | June 16, 2025

Laurel’s Edge, a United Church Homes (UCH) affordable senior living community in Kennesaw, Ga., recently received a significant grant from the Cobb EMC Foundation to complete its long-awaited flooring replacement project. This latest support builds on the foundation’s ongoing commitment to Laurel’s Edge, marking a vital step toward enhancing the safety and well-being of residents…

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UCH’s Glenwood Community Celebrates Full House with One-of-a-Kind Puzzle Masterpiece

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 13, 2025

By Ashley Bills, UCH’s corporate director of communications & media relations In the rolling hills of Marietta, Ohio, a celebration like no other recently took place at The Glenwood Community, a United Church Homes senior living campus. Glenwood, the sister community to The Harmar Place Community, reached a significant milestone — all 60 independent living apartments on campus filled,…

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United Church Homes Completes RAD for PRAC Conversion at Affordable Housing Community at Capitol Station

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | April 10, 2025

United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, is proud to announce the successful completion of a Rental Assistance Demonstration for Project Rental Assistance Contract (RAD for PRAC) conversion at Capitol Station Apartments, a 50-unit senior housing community in Indianapolis. This milestone ensures the long-term preservation and enhancement of affordable housing for low-income older adults,…

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Digging Deeper, Stepping Up: Annual Gathering Filled with Inspiration and Joy

By Barb Powell | March 19, 2025

The Council for Health and Human Service Ministries’ (CHHSM) 87th Annual Gathering, held March 11-13, 2025, in Boston and Cambridge, Mass., filled the hearts, minds, and senses of attendees with meaningful worship, inspiring workshops and keynotes, joyful conversations, and poignant moments.  Centered around the theme, “Into the Deep: Casting Nets of Justice,” the focus was…

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UCC GMP Thompson Charges CHHSM Members to Wade Deeper, and Find Strength in God’s Love and Presence

By Barb Powell | March 19, 2025

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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Caring for Caregivers: United Church Homes ‘Walks the Talk’ for Employees

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | March 19, 2025

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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