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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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Maryalice Roush was shocked recently when she learned she had been selected to receive one of United Church Homes’ most prestigious awards for philanthropists. “I was just stunned. I know another woman who got it years ago who was a big contributor. But I’m not even close to that. I never thought of myself as…
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Representatives of two completely different systems of service in health and human service ministries came together for a week in Germany, exchanged ideas, and left inspired for the future. A seven-member delegation from the United Church of Christ’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries met Sept. 6-13, 2017, with representatives from Diakonie Rheinland-Westfalen-Lippe (RWL),…
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As an unhealthy (in my world view) focus on nationalism has gained its hold on our nation politically, I am reminded how much we stand to gain by expanding our understanding of the practices and policies of our international peers and allies. Recent natural disaster activity reminds me of the importance of caring for our…
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For the Rev. Le Remington, a chaplain at Cape Albeon — a United Church of Christ-affiliated senior living community in southwest St. Louis, Mo. — one of the best ways to serve the residents is through the arts, and in bringing the arts to such areas as Bible study. At a faith-based place like Cape…
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The United Church of Christ’s St. Paul’s Senior Community in Belleville, Ill., has a major milestone this year, as it celebrates its 90th anniversary. To that end, St. Paul’s will hold a dinner auction gala, A Celebration — 90 Years of Faithful Caring, Sept. 29, at Belleville’s St. Clair Country Club. The evening, which begins…
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Many people think of mountains and pristine ski slopes when they think of Colorado. But behind the tourist attractions, as in most places across the United States, homelessness and affordable housing are tandem crises. In the metro Denver area, two United Church of Christ entities have teamed up to address the issues: Archway Housing &…
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The Rev. Laverne Joseph, president and CEO of the United Church of Christ’s Retirement Housing Foundation, today announced a special partnership with the UCC’s Emergency USA Fund for Hurricane Harvey Relief, which is designated specifically to help the communities and residents impacted by the storm. “For those who choose to respond with a tax-deductible gift…
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Uplands Village announces its new affiliation with United Church Homes (UCH), a national provider of senior living services, and the engagement of UCH’s management services company United Church Homes Management (UCHM) to operate its retirement community in Pleasant Hill, Tenn. The Uplands Village Board of Directors approved a three-year management agreement with UCHM on Aug.…
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Donate PRINT & USE THE BULLETIN INSERT: NOW AVAILABLE! Harvey made landfall near Corpus Christi, Texas, on Friday, August 25 as a Category 4 hurricane with 130 mile per hour winds. The storm is causing widespread flooding and significant damage across southern Texas and Louisiana as the slow moving storm drops several feet of water throughout the region.…
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Jason Shott Named COO of Phoebe Ministries - CHHSM
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Phoebe Ministries, based in Allentown, Pa., has announced that Jason Shott is their new chief operating officer (COO). Shott recently relocated to Pennsylvania from New York, where he was regional vic...