CHHSM Staff
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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The Arcadia Family of Companies, based in Honolulu, celebrated the new year — and particularly the Lunar New Year — through a variety of activities. The largest celebration included lion dances performed by the Gee Yung Lion Dance Association, marking the beginning of the Year of the Wood Snake. The Year of the Wood Snake…
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The Rev. Dr. Rodney Franklin, chair, Pension Boards UCC board of trustees, announced today that Walter Reyes, the Pension Boards executive vice president and chief administrative officer, has been appointed interim president and CEO. The move follows Brian Bodager’s decision to step down from his role as president and CEO. Bodager, who led the Pension…
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Old newspaper articles, newsletters — some in German, a letter from the past describing an effort that would become a successful CHHSM ministry. These were among the treasures discovered during the opening of a 109-year-old time capsule Oct. 3 at Hoyleton Youth and Family Services in Fairview Heights, Ill. Hoyleton donors, board members, staff and…
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As part of the United Church of Christ, CHHSM partners with many UCC-related organizations, to further national CHHSM efforts and the efforts of our CHHSM member organizations. The wisdom, services, and resources of such UCC organizations as Cornerstone Fund, Church Building & Loan Fund, United Church Funds, the Pension Boards, and others are available to…
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Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Miss., was surprised by Coastal Mississippi’s Sun Herald to learn that it had been awarded gold recognition as the best nonprofit agency in the area. The newspaper’s 2024 Best of Coastal Mississippi awards involved more than 1,900 businesses, organizations, and people competing for gold, silver, and bronze designations in 260…
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The Board of Directors of United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM) has announced that Erik Keener is the organization’s new executive director. He succeeds the Rev. Dr. Bruce Roller, who recently retired. Keener has more than 15 years of experience at UCOM in various roles, with progressive responsibility. He is a leader in promoting a culture…
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After a diligent search for an interim president and CEO for Uplands Village in Pleasant Hill, Tenn., The Uplands board announced June 26 the appointment of Cathy Taylor as interim leader. Taylor also serves as administrator of Uplands Village Wellness Center and Wharton Homes. Taylor, a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator (LNHA) has been a nursing…
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Finding new staff members for leadership and ordained roles can be a difficult and long process, but CHHSM and the UCC have two free services to assist our organizations in those searches. As most people affiliated with CHHSM agencies know, each month, Diakonie publishes current opportunities that CHHSM members have sent in. Those listings also…
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In 2019, Diakonie ran an endearing story about Magee, a registered American Paint Horse who had just completed his trial period and become part of Hoffman Homes for Youth’s Equine-Assisted Therapy Program. Over the past five years, Magee has helped countless youth residents thanks, in part, to his stunning blue eyes and gentle personality. The…
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