United Church of Christ
Last week, the CHHSM Board of Directors and staff came together for a sacred time of retreat at Bellwether Farm. Nestled in the beauty of God’s creation, we paused the noise of our daily work to listen deeply to God, to one another, and to the still, small voice of our collective call. This was…
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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…
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Answering a call from the Southern New England Conference of the UCC (SNEUCC), CHHSM brought a leadership retreat to the full SNEUCC conference staff in early April. The one-day event included both leadership development and time for personal growth and reflection for staff members who’ve hit the ground running in their conference roles. SNEUCC is…
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Staff members at UCAN in Chicago usually find the day-to-day realities of direct client service rewarding, but the work also can be exhausting. A CHHSM-led Nollau To You retreat April 16 helped staff members connect with their spirituality and professional purpose in support of their work with youth, families, and the community. “Purpose and Peace:…
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Shannon Snyder, senior executive director of EHM Senior Solutions, and Thomas Morales, EHM’s Redies Unit Manager, were recognized May 20 during LeadingAge Michigan’s 2025 Member Awards Gala in Kalamazoo, Mich. Snyder received the Leadership in Action Award, while Morales took home the Outstanding Mentor Award. The annual awards have several categories. The various winners were nominated…
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At Abernethy Laurels in Newton, N.C., every nurse’s story is meaningful — but some stories truly shine with inspiration. During May, National Nurses Month, Abernathy Laurels honored two extraordinary women, Alex Jefferson and Jennifer Carpenter, who began their journeys as certified nursing assistants (CNAs) and have risen into impactful leadership roles within its nursing team.…
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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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EdenHill Communities of New Braunfels, Texas, was recognized for its community impact during LeadingAge Texas’ 2025 Annual Conference and Solutions EXPO, held May 19-21 in Austin. EdenHill received the Excellence in Community Impact Award. The seven categories of awards given by LeadingAge Texas spotlights the outstanding achievements of aging services professionals. The awards honor the…
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A new organic farm effort is beginning to bear fruit at Phoebe Ministries, based in Allentown, Pa., the result of an exciting partnership between the Rodale Institute and Phoebe Ministries. Located at Rodale’s Founder’s Farm off Minesite Road in Allentown, Pa., Phoebe Organic Farm will provide fresh, organic produce for use in resident meals at…
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Meredith Schell Fields, president and CEO of United Church of Christ Homes (UCC Homes), based in Camp Hill, Pa., recently announced that Craig Shelly has been named corporate compliance administrator for United Church of Christ Homes. Shelly brings 30 years of experience in long term care, with exceptional knowledge in operations, regulatory compliance, and strategic…
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