Barb Powell

Senior Citizens from UCC Communities in Indianapolis Instill a Love of Reading into Area Children

By Barb Powell | October 31, 2017

Three United Church of Christ senior communities in Indianapolis — two urban and one suburban — are turning the tables on outreach: instead of just being served by community staff, residents of these Retirement Housing Foundation ministries serve others, too, thanks to a unique community reading program.

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Biennial Art Exhibit Helps UCC’s 15 Craigside Residents Explore their Creative Side

By Barb Powell | October 27, 2017

Residents of 15 Craigside, a United Church of Christ-related community in the Nu’uanu neighborhood of Honolulu, recently completed their second biennial Visions in Art exhibit, held Sept. 1 in the theater at 15 Craigside. A unique avenue for residents to cultivate and showcase their talents, skills, and interests, Visions in Art began in 2015, thanks…

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‘Edgers’ Raise More Than $110,000 for UCC’s Bethany Children’s Home

By Barb Powell | October 23, 2017

A unique, if “edgy” fundraising campaign once again has raised money for the medical needs of youth at the United Church of Christ’s Bethany Children’s Home in Womelsdorf, Pa. “OTE4Bethany” (Over The Edge), was held Sept. 22 at the Loft at 525 in Reading, Pa., and featured volunteers rappelling down the side of the building…

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United Church of Christ-Affiliated Back Bay Mission Builds Bridges Out of Poverty

By Barb Powell | October 20, 2017

The United Church of Christ-affiliated Back Bay Mission has long focused on helping people out of poverty. This year, its Bridges Out of Poverty program is getting an additional boost from the Mission’s Client Sustainability Campaign, a fundraising effort to open up additional avenues of success for Mission clients. “The response [to the campaign] —…

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United Church Funds Releases Article on Asset Allocation of Investments

By Barb Powell | October 20, 2017

A new article on asset allocation as a crucial component of a portfolio’s overall investment return has been authored by two United Church Funds staff members. The article, Global Equity Diversification — Proving Its Worth, is by David Klassen, Chief Investment Strategist, and Michael de Guzman, Senior Portfolio Manager. It points out the proof behind…

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At UCC’s Crossroad Academy, students’ interests foster learning

By Barb Powell | October 12, 2017

Every Monday at Crossroad Academy, the accredited K-12 school on the campus of the United Church of Christ’s Crossroad Child & Family Services in Fort Wayne, Ind., the last hour of the day is devoted to Co-Curricular groups. The school received its accreditation in 2016. The teachers wanted to offer extra-curricular activities to enhance Crossroad’s…

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CHHSM’s Nollau Leadership Institute Accepting Applications for 2018

By Barb Powell | October 6, 2017

The United Church of Christ’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries works with its member ministries and partners to cultivate and empower servant leaders for health and human service ministry. Its Nollau Leadership Institute, a year-long program focused on spiritual formation and preparation for leadership, helps accomplish that goal. “I enjoyed everything about my…

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Deaconess Foundation President and CEO Elected Chair of Philanthropy Board

By Barb Powell | October 3, 2017

The National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy (NCRP) board of directors elected new officers and welcomed five new esteemed members during its board meeting Wednesday, September 27, 2017. The Rev. Starsky Wilson, president and CEO of Deaconess Foundation, was elected unanimously as the new chair of NCRP’s board, succeeding Sherece West-Scantlebury. West-Scantlebury, who leads Winthrop Rockefeller…

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United Church of Christ’s EdenHill Communities Answer Call to Serve in Aftermath of Harvey

By Barb Powell | October 1, 2017

As the relief work and rebuilding from Hurricane Harvey continues, the United Church of Christ’s EdenHill Communities of New Braunfels, Texas, has volunteered to serve as a collection site for donated items. In Texas since 1910, EdenHill — formerly Eden Home, Inc. — has long had a strong connection to the community. “When we were…

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United Church of Christ’s Hoyleton Youth and Family Services works to prevent child sex trafficking

By Barb Powell | September 28, 2017

Groomed, flattered, tricked. Violated. Children as young as 8, as old as 17, often are easy marks for child sex and/or labor traffickers in the United States. And once trapped, the children can’t escape without help. In Illinois, United Church of Christ-related Hoyleton Youth and Family Services works with community and federal partners to help…

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