United Church of Christ

Adult Down Syndrome Center patient’s determination to run inspires annual 5K

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 24, 2017

Every year Billy Fabbri has an annual appointment with his physician, Brian Chicoine, Md., at Advocate Medical Group’s Adult Down Syndrome Center, but his appointment in 2002 was different than past checkups. Billy wasn’t asking the routine questions, he was only asking one: “Am I healthy enough to run my first 5K?” Because adults with…

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Cedar Community Seminar Series is Resource for Whole Community

By Barb Powell | May 19, 2017

Navigating the sea of options for senior living and senior healthcare can be difficult, if not impossible, at times. But a new program at United Church of Christ-related Cedar Community is helping seniors and their families chart a course to confident decision making. “Every Step with Cedar Community” is an ongoing, educational seminar series geared…

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Long-time Pilgrim Manor Supporter Challenges Others to Give

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 17, 2017

Max Doering knows the history of United Church Homes’ Pilgrim Manor better than most. Being a native of Grand Rapids, Michigan, and a board member for decades and having the experience of both his mother and aunt as residents there, give him a broad perspective. In the early 1960’s, Doering became a board member of…

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Students, Residents of Abernethy Laurels Find Common Ground as Penpals

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | May 17, 2017

Mrs. Tasha Burgin’s second grade class at Maiden Elementary School has uncovered a sea of new friends at Abernethy Laurels, a senior living community, and the entire school is excited.  Shaylyn Ladd, Director of Community Engagement, and Mrs. Burgin have partnered to offer Generation Connection, a pen pal program where these second graders and residents…

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Deaconess Foundation ‘Gets on the Bus’ for Child Advocacy Days

By CHHSM Staff | March 7, 2017
People protesting I advocate for children

More than 100 St. Louis-area residents –– organized by United Church of Christ-related Deaconess Foundation –– will join thousands converging on Missouri’s State Capitol in Jefferson on April 6 for the state’s 35th annual Child Advocacy Day. Deaconess is organizing its #GetOnTheBus campaign to help community residents turn out for the day of marching, meetings…

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UCC Launches Literacy Campaign

By CHHSM Staff | April 29, 2014

Thirty million people in the U.S. can’t fill out a job application, read a newspaper or understand a restaurant menu. The United Church of Christ hopes to lower this statistic with the help of CHHSM ministries through a new effort, “Reading Changes Lives.” “The inability to read is a silent but serious issue that impacts…

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