United Church of Christ

United Church Homes Mourns Loss of Board Member Robby Lee

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | October 19, 2017

Robby Lee, a longtime supporter of United Church Homes, died Oct. 13 surrounded by family at Mount Carmel-St. Ann’s Hospital in Westerville, Ohio. Robby, 70, was a volunteer at Fairhaven Community in Upper Sandusky, Ohio, more than 30 years, a donor since 1999 and had been a board member since 2013. His personal mantra when…

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Boys Choir Croons Tribute to 99-Year-Old Resident of UCC’s Glenwood Community in Ohio

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | October 19, 2017

The tribute concert to Betty Smoot Dils was organized after she asked the director of a boys choir if they could sing at her funeral. Smoot Theatre Artistic Director Felice Jorgeson responded quickly, saying the Smoot Theatre Boys Ensemble could do better than that: they could perform a concert in her honor at Glenwood Community…

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Servant Leadership: Nollau

By Michael Readinger | October 12, 2017
Michael J. Readinger

During the last week of September, I was blessed to spend three days in St. Louis with the Nollau Institute class of 2017-2018 and my faculty teammates. It was an inspirational time of didactic and experiential learning, sharing of celebrations, opportunities and best practices. We dined, prayed, laughed and cried together. We encouraged, supported and…

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At UCC’s Crossroad Academy, students’ interests foster learning

By Barb Powell | October 12, 2017

Every Monday at Crossroad Academy, the accredited K-12 school on the campus of the United Church of Christ’s Crossroad Child & Family Services in Fort Wayne, Ind., the last hour of the day is devoted to Co-Curricular groups. The school received its accreditation in 2016. The teachers wanted to offer extra-curricular activities to enhance Crossroad’s…

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Wittenberg, Germany, Provides Meaningful Context During Protestant Reformation Anniversary

By CHHSM Staff | October 6, 2017

Oct. 31, 2017 marks a special date in church history: the 500th anniversary of Catholic monk Martin Luther nailing his 95 theses on the door of Castle Church in Wittenberg, Germany. The act sparked the Protestant Reformation. CHHSM Associate for Leadership and Advocacy the Rev. Danielle Bartz, recently returned from Wittenberg, where she represented the…

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CHHSM’s Nollau Leadership Institute Accepting Applications for 2018

By Barb Powell | October 6, 2017

The United Church of Christ’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries works with its member ministries and partners to cultivate and empower servant leaders for health and human service ministry. Its Nollau Leadership Institute, a year-long program focused on spiritual formation and preparation for leadership, helps accomplish that goal. “I enjoyed everything about my…

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History and Modern-Day Ministry Celebrated During EdenHill Community’s Altenheim Day 2017

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | October 6, 2017

On Saturday, Oct. 21, more than 100 residents and friends of EdenHill Communities in New Braunfels, Texas, are expected to join in and help celebrate EdenHill’s Altenheim Day 2017. “We couldn’t be more excited to celebrate the rich pioneer heritage and tradition of giving in our community that helps sustain EdenHill,” says Larry Dahl, EdenHill’s…

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United Church Homes to Host Symposium on Aging Oct. 20 in Columbus

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | October 3, 2017

Experts in psychology, longevity and geriatrics will discuss Aging in the 21st Century at the 2017 Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging second annual Symposium from 9:30 to 3 p.m. Oct. 20 in Columbus. Registration is $25 and is available at https://rpcaa2017symposium.eventbrite.com. The registration fee covers the cost of lunch and four CEU’s for…

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United Church of Christ’s EdenHill Communities Answer Call to Serve in Aftermath of Harvey

By Barb Powell | October 1, 2017

As the relief work and rebuilding from Hurricane Harvey continues, the United Church of Christ’s EdenHill Communities of New Braunfels, Texas, has volunteered to serve as a collection site for donated items. In Texas since 1910, EdenHill — formerly Eden Home, Inc. — has long had a strong connection to the community. “When we were…

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Disabilities Advocate ‘Deane’ Ruppert Dies at 86

By CHHSM Staff | September 29, 2017

Naomi “Deane” Ruppert, long-time UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries supporter and former CEO of the United Church of Christ’s Emmaus Homes in Missouri, died Sept. 14, 2017, at her home in the Cambridge Independent Living Center in Springfield, Mo. She was 86. Ruppert spent her career advocating for and helping people with…

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