Barb Powell

Johnson-Javois, Wilson to Highlight Opening Events at CHHSM Annual Gathering

By Barb Powell | November 13, 2023

Inspiration will be the operative word during the opening events of the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries Annual Gathering, to be held March 12-14, 2024, at the Live by Loews Hotel in St. Louis. On Tuesday morning, March 12, the Rev. Bethany Johnson-Javois, president and CEO of Deaconess Foundation in St. Louis,…

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LeadingAge Ziegler 2023 Top Older Adult Nonprofits Listings Highlight 18 CHHSM Members

By Barb Powell | November 13, 2023

The LZ 200, the annual report of the largest, most complex nonprofit older adult living organizations, recently was released, and this year’s listings includes 18 CHHSM members. The report, the 20th edition, was developed when LeadingAge — the United States’ largest association of not-for-profit aging service providers — and Ziegler — a top leading underwriter…

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Berry Authors Advent Worship Resources for UCC Christmas Fund Campaign

By Barb Powell | November 13, 2023

Among the many collaborations CHHSM and its member ministries form to further ministry is the special bond between CHHSM and its partners in the UCC’s national setting. One long-time partner of CHHSM is the UCC Pension Boards, a relationship that recently led to the creation of the annual UCC Christmas Fund materials. The Rev. Dr.…

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CHHSM’s Graham Called as Pastor of Pilgrim Congregational UCC in Cleveland

By Barb Powell | November 1, 2023

The UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) announced today (Nov. 1) that the Rev. George Graham, CHHSM’s vice president, has submitted his resignation, effective Nov. 30, 2023. Graham has been called as pastor of Pilgrim Congregational UCC in Cleveland. “George has been an essential part of our CHHSM family for the past…

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Nollau Leadership Institute Opens Participants to New Expressions of Leadership

By Barb Powell | October 12, 2023

Enrollment currently is open for the 2024-2025 Nollau Leadership Institute, CHHSM’s signature, year-long program. So what is it that makes Nollau special, so much so that former classmates recommend it to their colleagues? The Rev. Jasmine C. Quinerly — a member of the Settegast Heights Village Apartments (Houston, Texas) board of directors, vice chair of…

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Berry Leads Insightful, Healing Women’s Retreat for UCC Heartland Conference

By Barb Powell | October 12, 2023

The Lantern Fellowship, the UCC Heartland Conference’s women’s retreat series held twice each year, closed out its 95th anniversary year with a special September gathering led by the Rev. Dr. Elyse Berry, CHHSM’s associate for advocacy and leadership development. Held Sept. 15-17, 2023, at Templed Hills retreat center in Bellville, Ohio, the “Moving by the…

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Ruth Frost Parker Center Annual Symposium Brings Challenges of Ageism into Focus

By Barb Powell | October 12, 2023

“Dismantling Ageism: How Stereotypes, Prejudice and Discrimination Based on Age Affect Us All” was the theme of the Eighth Annual Symposium organized by the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging at United Church Homes, held Oct. 6 in Columbus, Ohio. The day-long event was led by four experts in the forefront of cutting-edge efforts…

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CHHSM Invites Workshop Proposals for 2024 Annual Gathering Focused on Collaboration and Innovation

By Barb Powell | September 13, 2023

Collaboration takes center stage at the 2024 CHHSM Annual Gathering to be held March 12-14, 2024, at the Live By Loews Hotel in St. Louis. “St. Louis is the perfect backdrop to our theme, ‘Collaboration as the Gateway to Innovation,’” said Jamar Doyle, president and CEO of CHHSM. “The wealth of CHHSM agencies present in…

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CHHSM’s Day-Long Retreat Hosted by UCC Heartland Conference Offers Unique Leadership Training Experience

By Barb Powell | September 13, 2023

During a recent one-day leadership retreat led by the UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) and hosted by the Heartland Conference, participants gained resources for becoming better leaders. But one of the most unexpected outcomes was leaving the day feeling centered and closer to God. “Water in Desert Places,” held Aug. 30,…

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Together We Learn Group to Discuss Stevenson’s Critically-Acclaimed Book, ‘Just Mercy’

By Barb Powell | August 11, 2023

Registration is now open for the next “Together We Learn” virtual, Zoom-based discussion group sponsored by CHHSM, which will concentrate on Just Mercy, the best-selling book by Bryan Stevenson, noted lawyer and founder of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) based in Montgomery, Ala. For the fifth “Together We Learn” offering, the group will meet in…

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