United Church of Christ

Berry Authors Advent Worship Resources for UCC Christmas Fund Campaign

By Barb Powell | November 13, 2023

Among the many collaborations CHHSM and its member ministries form to further ministry is the special bond between CHHSM and its partners in the UCC’s national setting. One long-time partner of CHHSM is the UCC Pension Boards, a relationship that recently led to the creation of the annual UCC Christmas Fund materials. The Rev. Dr.…

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Ministry Moments from the President

By Jamar Doyle | November 13, 2023

This short, monthly video conversation highlights various CHHSM ministries and partners, as together we build a more just, equitable, caring, and compassionate world. In this month’s video, Jamar Doyle, president and CEO of CHHSM interviews the Rev. George Graham, CHHSM vice president, as George prepares to transition to his new call as pastor of Pilgrim…

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Local Program Brings New Meaning to ‘Farm to Table’ for Isaiah 58 Ministries

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 13, 2023

Now when you reap the harvest of your land, you shall not reap to the very corners of your field, nor shall you gather the gleanings of your harvest. Nor shall you glean your vineyard, nor shall you gather the fallen fruit of your vineyard; you shall leave them for the needy and for the stranger.…

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United Caring Services Opens Diversion Center to Help Individuals in Crisis

By CHHSM Staff | November 13, 2023

After years of hard work, United Caring Services (UCS) of Evansville, Ind., hosted an open house and ribbon-cutting ceremony Oct. 25 for its new Diversion Center. Attendees had the opportunity to tour the UCS campus, speak with staff members, and learn more about the Diversion Center and all of UCS’ programming. As substance misuse, mental…

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Advocate Health Named ‘Top Diversity Organization’ by Modern Healthcare

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 13, 2023

Advocate Health has been named among Modern Healthcare’s “2023 Top Diversity Organizations,” one of only nine organizations to be named to the prestigious list. Additionally, Delvecchio Finley, president of Atrium Health Navicent in Macon, Ga., was named one of 25 individual “Top Diversity Leaders” by the publication. The recognition program honors the top diverse health…

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Thrash-Sall Welcomed as Horizon House CEO

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 13, 2023

Horizon House, based in Seattle, recently welcomed Erica Thrash-Sall as its new CEO, succeeding Mike Ostrem, who retired July 31 after 10 years of outstanding service. Thrash-Sall brings deep experience with senior living communities, most recently as executive director of Presbyterian Villages in Michigan. “Erica brings over 15 years of strategic leadership with a dedication…

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Hoyleton Youth and Family Services Hosts Awards Dinner for Scholarship Winners

By CHHSM Staff | November 13, 2023

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services, based in Fairview Heights, Ill., recently honored six scholarship recipients at its Second Annual Career Assistance Scholarship Dinner, held Oct. 24 in O’Fallon, Ill. The dinner was attended by six scholarship winners and their invited guests, members of the Hoyleton Board, and Hoyleton staff who worked directly with the honorees.…

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United Church Homes Aquires Vineyard on Catawba, Renamed The Parkvue Community on Catawba Island

By CHHSM-Member Ministry Contribution | November 13, 2023

United Church Homes, a leading provider of senior living and services, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Ohio Living’s Vineyard on Catawba in Port Clinton, Ohio, effective Nov. 10, 2023. As part of this exciting development, the community has been rebranded as The Parkvue Community on Catawba Island, drawing inspiration from United Church Homes-owned The Parkvue Community, located 20 miles away in…

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CHHSM’s Graham Called as Pastor of Pilgrim Congregational UCC in Cleveland

By Barb Powell | November 1, 2023

The UCC Council for Health and Human Service Ministries (CHHSM) announced today (Nov. 1) that the Rev. George Graham, CHHSM’s vice president, has submitted his resignation, effective Nov. 30, 2023. Graham has been called as pastor of Pilgrim Congregational UCC in Cleveland. “George has been an essential part of our CHHSM family for the past…

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Ministry Moments from the President

By Jamar Doyle | October 13, 2023

This short, monthly video highlights various CHHSM ministries and partners, as together we build a more just, equitable, caring, and compassionate world. This month’s guest is the Rev. James Pennington, Executive Director of the Back Bay Mission in Biloxi, Miss. #BeAVoiceCHHSM

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