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Digging Deeper, Stepping Up: Annual Gathering Filled with Inspiration and Joy

By Barb Powell | March 19, 2025

The Council for Health and Human Service Ministries’ (CHHSM) 87th Annual Gathering, held March 11-13, 2025, in Boston and Cambridge, Mass., filled the hearts, minds, and senses of attendees with meaningful worship, inspiring workshops and keynotes, joyful conversations, and poignant moments.  Centered around the theme, “Into the Deep: Casting Nets of Justice,” the focus was…

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Annual Gathering Wednesday Worship Becomes ‘Harambe’ Moment for all

By Barb Powell | March 19, 2025

The Rev. Darrell Goodwin, executive conference minister of the UCC’s Southern New England Conference, preached about the power of a unified CHHSM during the Wednesday evening worship service of the 87th Annual Gathering. Held March 12, 2025, at Old South Church UCC in Boston, the special service included the consecration of the current graduating class…

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Early Bird Registration Opens for CHHSM’s 87th Annual Gathering

By Barb Powell | January 15, 2025

Registration for CHHSM’s 87th Annual Gathering, which takes place March 11-13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge in Massachusetts, is now open. The hotel sports views of the Boston skyline and the Charles River, and is close to Harvard University, MIT, and many shopping and eating venues. The theme of this year’s Annual Gathering is “Into the Deep:…

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Storytelling and Faith-based Communication: CHHSM Nollau To You Retreat Brings Spiritual Narrative to Life for United Church Homes Team

By Barb Powell | January 13, 2025

Most weeks, the diverse Communications, Advancement, Marketing, and Parker Center (CAMP) Team of United Church Homes (UCH) is busy with their work highlighting the ministries of UCH. The team meets virtually each month, and in-person on a retreat each December. In 2024, CHHSM’s Nollau To You workshop engaged the CAMP Team in a special one-day…

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Applications are Open for 2025-2026 Nollau Leadership Institute

By Barb Powell | December 12, 2024

The UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries has opened applications for enrollment for the 2025-2026 class of its Nollau Leadership Institute, CHHSM’s signature leadership formation program.  The Institute’s year-long program helps class members discern their call as Diakonal Ministers. A vocation for health and human service leaders within CHHSM members and the wider United Church of Christ,…

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Early-Bird Registration to Open in January for CHHSM Annual Gathering

By Barb Powell | December 12, 2024

Workshops, worship services, keynotes, and more are all falling into place for the 2025 Annual Gathering to be held March 11-13, 2025, at the Hyatt Regency Boston/Cambridge in Massachusetts. Early Bird registration opens in January. Watch your email and CHHSM’s Facebook page for the official announcement. The theme of the 87th Annual Gathering is “Into…

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Second Nollau Retreat Creates Sense of Gratitude, Hope in Participants

By Barb Powell | November 14, 2024

A variety or leadership-related topics, workshops, contemplative time, and rituals created a nurturing environment for the second retreat of the CHHSM Nollau Leadership Institute 2024-2025 class retreat, held in October at Bellwether Farm in Wakeman, Ohio. While the first retreat traditionally focuses on the personal realm of leadership, where participants explore how to expand their…

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Keynote Speakers Set for CHHSM 87th Annual Gathering in Boston/Cambridge

By Barb Powell | October 10, 2024

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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The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson to Preach at 2025 Annual Gathering Opening Worship

By Barb Powell | September 11, 2024

The UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) has announced that the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson, the UCC’s general minister and president and CEO, will preach at the opening worship service of its 87th Annual Gathering, to be held March 11-13, 2025, in Boston and Cambridge, Mass. “We are thrilled to…

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Applications Open for the Next CHHSM Scholar

By Barb Powell | August 13, 2024

The Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) Rev. Jerry Paul Scholar Program has opened applications for its next CHHSM Scholar. The program offers a unique and tailored program for seminary students interested in learning more about ministry in faith-based health and human service nonprofit organizations. “It is always inspiring to begin a new…

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