Anti-Racism Center

To be a disciple is to be anti-racist. Through self and communal reflection and by continuing to gather resources, ideas, and wisdom, we hope this online collection supports our journey on the road of justice and grace.

Advocacy Center

We partnered with the United Church of Christ Justice and Witness Ministries to bring you this advocacy toolkit. The issues raised here stem from the variety of services CHHSM organizations provide nationwide.

By the Numbers

Together, CHHSM’s more than 400 health and human service programs and communities provide $1 billion in uncompensated, charitable care. This includes:

Individuals

served including 21,490 children; 19,710 youth; 16,498 families; 33,581 older adults; and 3,717 veterans

Beds

operated in facilities providing acute, skilled nursing, and memory care

Residential Units

including 21,167 affordable housing units; 10,035 independent living units; and 3,219 assisted living units

People

with developmental disabilities received residential and non-residential services

Hours

of volunteer service provided

workers

employed across UCC health and human service ministries

Latest News

CHHSM, UCC Offices Team Up for April Trainings Leading Up to Medicaid and SNAP Advocacy Week

By CHHSM Staff | March 20, 2025

The UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM), UCC Wellness Ministries, and the UCC’s DC Office of Public Policy & Advocacy are hosting a Medicaid and SNAP Advocacy Week the week of April 21, where registrants from around the country will have in-district meetings with their members of Congress in support of Medicaid,…

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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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Annual Gathering Wednesday Worship Becomes ‘Harambe’ Moment for all

By Barb Powell | March 19, 2025

The Rev. Darrell Goodwin, executive conference minister of the UCC’s Southern New England Conference, preached about the power of a unified CHHSM during the Wednesday evening worship service of the 87th Annual Gathering. Held March 12, 2025, at Old South Church UCC in Boston, the special service included the consecration of the current graduating class…

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From the President

Gratitude for Fellowship, Strength in Community, and a Vision for the Future

By Jamar Doyle | March 19, 2025

As I reflect on this year’s CHHSM Annual Gathering, my heart is full of gratitude. The time we spent together — in worship, in learning, in deep conversations — was a reminder of the power of community and the sacred work we are called to do. Each session, each shared meal, and each moment of…

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