United Church of Christ
Developing personal purpose statements, examining similarities and differences between personal and organizational core values, taking time to focus on one’s ministry: these were just some of the many benefits cited by attendees of a recent Nollau To You serving leader seminar. The one-day virtual CHHSM event, held Oct. 28, was sponsored by the UCC’s Heartland…
Read MoreFor the past 16 years, November has been a magical month for Hoffman Homes for Youth in Littlestown, Pa. Each year, Hoffman Homes holds its annual Black Tie & Blue Jeans Gala in early November to raise funds for its children in care. With the pandemic, Hoffman Homes staff members knew they would have to…
Read MoreThe CHHSM Board of Directors is seeking qualified volunteers to fill openings on its Finance, Program Planning and Evaluation, and Governance and Member Engagement Committees. Additionally, the Board is seeking volunteers for its 2021 General Synod Planning Taskforce and Vision 2030 Taskforce. “These volunteer opportunities are critical for the sustainability of CHHSM’s governance structure and…
Read MoreExciting virtual meeting spaces, opportunities for information sharing, outstanding worship experiences, and more will highlight the 83rd Annual Gathering of the UCC’s Council for Health and Human Service Ministries, to be held online March 2-4, 2021. Built around the theme, “Together in Hope,” the virtual gathering centers on the Hebrews 11:1 passage, “Now faith is…
Read More*The name of the client in this article is changed to protect her privacy. When “June”* began the Art Therapy Counseling Program at St. John’s Community Care Day Center in 2017, she was angry all the time: Angry with her husband’s advanced Alzheimer’s disease and angry with her own recent Alzheimer’s diagnosis. During group sessions,…
Read MoreJay Zimmer has been selected as the new president and CEO of Carmel Valley Manor, a UCC-related not-for-profit Life-Care Community in Carmel Calif. He succeeds Jane Ipsen, who served as executive director of Carmel Valley from December 2013 to October 2020. Zimmer says he is looking forward to serving the Carmel Valley community. His first priority,…
Read MoreCorinna England, chair of the Crossroad Child & Family Services Board, is pleased to announce the appointment of David Mullins as president and CEO of Crossroad Child & Family Services, based in Fort Wayne, Ind. He begins his new role Jan. 6, 2021, succeeding current Crossroad president and CEO Randall J. Rider, who retires in January.…
Read MoreWhile the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way many UCC-related older adult communities ensure the safety of their residents, one thing hasn’t changed: finding additional ways to provide health and wellness services. For Embrace Living Communities — based in Oakbrook, Ill. — a commitment to bolster health and wellness programming is coming to fruition, thanks…
Read MoreAdvocate Aurora Health is awarding a total of $2,125,000 in grants to Milwaukee community organizations through its Better Together Fund. The funds will be distributed to 11 community projects across 10 organizations to address the social and economic needs of the Milwaukee community and help eliminate inequities as we continue to face COVID-19. “We will…
Read MoreFormer CHHSM Board member and Nollau Leadership Institute (2015-2016) graduate Kathryn O’Connor Kuhn, 50, of Kiel, Wis., died Monday, Nov. 2, 2020, at home, surrounded in love by her immediately family. Known for her local church ministry and health and human service ministries work, Kuhn pastored local Wisconsin churches for many years, including Our Saviour’s…
Read MoreJoin Our Mailing LIst
"*" indicates required fields