Moving through Our Mission
Discover the mission, vision and values of CHHSM.
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.
Latest News
Jonathan A King, Ph.D., of Massachusetts Peace Action and the Rev. Dr. Calvon T. Jones of Harvard Memorial Church will deliver the opening and closing keynote addresses, respectively, during the 2025 Annual Gathering of the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM), to be held March 11-13, 2025, in Boston and Cambridge, Mass.…
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West Park United Church of Christ in Cleveland held a particularly poignant worship service and workshop Sunday, Sept. 15, 2024. The church’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Sunday was led by the Rev. Dr. Elyse Berry, CHHSM’s associate for advocacy and leadership development, who delivered the sermon and led the workshop. Foremost in attendees’ minds was active…
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The UCC’s Open and Affirming Coalition Annual Gathering was held Sept. 19-22, 2024, in Cincinnati, Ohio, and included a gala evening of celebration. Honored during the presentations were two long-time UCC clerypersons who are CHHSM advocates and LGBTQIA+ allies. The honorees were the Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, M.Div., CHHSM board member and vice president of engagement,…
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From the President
Over the past few weeks, several CHHSM communities have found themselves directly in the paths of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. These storms have left behind not only physical devastation, but also emotional and spiritual wounds that will take time and collective effort to heal. The communities impacted by these hurricanes have begun the work of…
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