Council for Health and Human Service Ministries
The UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries has opened applications for the 2022-2023 class of its Nollau Leadership Institute. “The Nollau Leadership Institute is CHHSM’s signature leadership development program,” says the Rev. Dr. Elyse Berry, CHHSM’s associate for advocacy and leadership development. “We look forward to welcoming the new class as they grow…
Read MoreAmong the many highlights of each CHHSM Annual Gathering are the workshops, offered by friends, members, and partners. This year’s event, “Forward Together,” will be held March 8-10 in Louisville, Ky., and features workshops ranging from staff development to justice and advocacy. And helping attendees navigate the many offerings will be the Annual Gathering event…
Read MoreOut of concern for the health of everyone at CHHSM’s 84th Annual Gathering — to be held March 8-10 in Louisville, Ky. — CHHSM has implemented many COVID-19 safety measures, including partnering with a new health screening sponsor. Atlanta-based Accushield, the Gathering’s health screening sponsor, will set up easily-accessible health screening kiosks. All attendees will be…
Read MoreAs a unique extension of United Church Homes (UCH), based in Marion, Ohio, UCH Cares offers UCH residents home-based support and personal care services so that they can continue to live an abundant life on their terms. UCH Cares provides vital services that help residents remain independent and active, whether the need is temporary or…
Read MorePhoebe Ministries, based in Allentown, Pa., has promoted two of its long-time employees to chief officer roles. Robert Richards, CPA, is the new executive vice president and chief operating officer (COO); and Thomas Baer, CPA, is the new senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer (CFO). Both appointments came following the retirement of…
Read MoreBy Essence Ellis. This article is reprinted with permission from UCC News. Almost 50 years after Roe v. Wade, a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision that ruled that the United States Constitution protects women’s rights to choose an abortion without government intervention, the reproductive justice issue is once again up for debate. In this commentary,…
Read MoreChamp Homes, a CHHSM member that provides transitional housing and support services to Cape Cod residents from its base in Hyannis, Mass., recently received a $25,000 grant from the Yawkey Foundation. The grant will help support the Youth & Young Adult group that is part of Champ Homes’ Transitional Housing Assistance Program. Champ Homes’ ongoing…
Read MoreFourteen Advocate Aurora Health hospitals across Illinois and Wisconsin were recognized as “high performing” on U.S. News & World Report’s inaugural list of Best Hospitals for Maternity Care. The recognition demonstrates the health system’s strong commitment to helping new families live well and team members’ laser focus on providing safe, high-quality maternity and perinatal care. …
Read MoreOne late afternoon, Deaconess Nurse Ministry, based in St Louis, Mo., received a phone call from a case worker who was trying to help Ms. M, a 65-year-old woman living in her car. The case worker told Deaconess about Ms. M’s case — she was trying to get her into a shelter before the dangerously cold…
Read MoreForward Together is the theme of CHHSM’s 2022 Annual Gathering, to be held March 8-10 in Louisville, Ky. Taking that theme to heart are a number of partners and CHHSM members who are stepping up this year to serve as sponsors of the event. One such organization is Ziegler, the Gathering’s Platinum sponsor for the…
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