United Church of Christ
The Lebanon Valley Home in Annville, Pa., part of United Church of Christ Homes, (UCC Homes), is currently accepting applications for a part-time Chaplain. This position provides spiritual, religious, and personal counseling and guidance to residents and family members in accordance with current federal, state, and local standards and regulations. Hours are flexible, approximately 15…
Over the past three months, I have reflected on the role of civic engagement in the life of faith-based health and human service organizations, the importance of advocacy as an extension of ministry, and the theological conviction that every person is created in the image of God. As Election Day approaches, the question before us…
Early bird registration for the 2027 Annual Gathering opens next week, Oct. 22, 2026. The 89th Annual Gathering takes place March 16-18, 2027, at the DoubleTree by Hilton, Houston-Greenway Plaza, in Houston. “To the Stars through Difficulties” is the 2027 theme, a tip of the hat to Houston’s nickname, “Space City,” and the home of the…
When the planning team at United Church Homes needed someone to help incorporate personal experiences and engaging activities into a broad look at UCH’s Mission, Vision, and Values, it knew exactly who to call. One of the retreat days was largely given over to two presentations from the Rev. Dr. Elyse Berry, CHHSM’s associate for…
Each year, the UCC Heartland Conference hosts a day-long retreat with CHHSM that is open to the conference’s designated ministry partners, local church staff members, and CHHSM agency staff. Following the success of the 2025 workshop giving an overview of the Enneagram as a sacred tool for serving leadership, the conference asked for a follow-up…
By Rev. Krista Betz, interim director United Church Board for Ministerial Assistance (UCBMA) The annual Annuitant Visitor Program of the Pension Boards-UCC held its annual conference Sept. 10-12, 2026, in Kansas City, Mo., and among the featured presenters were CHHSM’s the Rev. Dr. Elyse Berry and United Church Homes’ the Rev. Beth Long-Higgins. The gathering…
By Sheila Helgerson, executive director, Cornerstone Community Housing (CCH) in Baltimore, Md. The back door was open. Jim (case manager at CCH’s Earl’s Place) and I looked at each other and knew what had happened. Michael, known to everyone at Earl’s Place as “Irish Mike,” was gone. We ran down the street searching for an…
Orion Family Services, based in Madison, Wis., has been awarded a $4,500 grant from the Green Bay Packers Foundation as part of the Foundation’s annual grant cycle. The grant will be used to support the agency’s community-based mental health and family support services work throughout southern Wisconsin. “It was a competitive process, especially this year,…
Unleashing Potential (UP) has been selected as a 2026-2029 Core Funded Partner by the St. Louis County Children’s Service Fund (CSF). This investment will strengthen Unleashing Potential’s ability to provide students and families with the resources, support, and opportunities they need to thrive. Through this partnership, UP will continue expanding access to programs that promote educational…
For patients facing cancer, heart disease, neurological conditions and other serious illnesses, clinical trials can offer access to a promising new treatment while helping researchers learn more about how to prevent, diagnose and treat those conditions in the future. Yet access to those opportunities often depends on where a patient receives care. A national analysis of cancer…
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When the planning team at United Church Homes needed someone to help incorporate personal experiences and engaging activities into a broad look at UCH’s Mission, Vision, and Values, it knew exactly ...