Council for Health and Human Service Ministries, UCC

08/29/2026

United Church Homes’ Laurel’s Edge receives support from Cobb EMC Foundation for expansion of its key outdoor walking path.

United Church Homes’ Laurel’s Edge affordable housing community in Kennesaw, Ga., has received support from the Cobb EMC (Electric Membership Corporation) Foundation to enhance resident safety and accessibility through the expansion of a key outdoor walking path. Laurel’s Edge serves approxima...

08/28/2026

Carolina SeniorCare-Lexington and its parent organization, EveryAge—based in Newton, N.C.—are proud to announce the hiring of Anita Prendergast, PT, MHA, as CSC-Lexington’s new executive director.

Carolina SeniorCare-Lexington and its parent organization, EveryAge—based in Newton, N.C.—are proud to announce the hiring of Anita Prendergast, PT, MHA, as CSC-Lexington’s new executive director. Carolina SeniorCare is a Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Carolina Senio...

08/27/2026

Bethany Children's Home in Womelsdorf, Pa., celebrated the grand opening of its new outdoor basketball court with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 15, 2026. Attendees took turns sinking a ceremonial first basket.

By Dana Hoffman, Bethany Children’s Home  Bethany Children’s Home in Womelsdorf, Pa., proudly celebrated the grand opening of its new outdoor basketball court with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 15, 2026. Donors, community supporters, local officials, board members, and team members gathered...

08/27/2026

08/26/2026

Dr. Teresa Crist is Isaiah 58 Ministries' new development manager. Welcome, Teresa!

In February, Isaiah 58 Ministries in St. Louis welcomed Dr. Teresa Crist as its new full-time development manager. Crist brings a unique blend of academic scholarship, denominational leadership, and deep faith to her work. She earned her Ph.D. in religion and theological studies through the Universi...

08/25/2026

United Church Outreach Ministry grows more than gardens: it helps its neighbors thrive.

Kim* had been using a food pantry before coming across United Church Outreach Ministry (UCOM) in Wyoming, Mich. It met a basic need, but it was too far from her home. When Kim found out about UCOM, she was surprised by all there was to offer. “I needed a pantry, and this one works better for me…

08/24/2026

When Earl’s Place, part of Cornerstone Community Housing in Baltimore, opened almost 28 years ago, ... I believed we had created a home.But over time, I realized something else. We didn’t actually build a home. Instead, we created a place where people could belong, and where that sense of belonging truly mattered. Sheila Helgerson, executive director, discusses the ministry of Earl's Place.

By Sheila Helgerson, Executive Director, Cornerstone Community Housing, Inc. When Earl’s Place, part of Cornerstone Community Housing in Baltimore, opened almost 28 years ago, I was proud to show people the freshly painted bedrooms, the kitchen where meals would be made, and the dining room. I bel...

08/23/2026

In this month's column, Jamar Doyle discusses the ways in which advocacy IS ministry.

Last month, I wrote about why voting and civic engagement are important expressions of faith and why they matter to the work of faith-based health and human service organizations. As we continue this election season reflection, I would like to focus on a related topic that sometimes makes people unc...

08/22/2026

Archway Communities ecently celebrated the groundbreaking of Creekside Flats, a new 150-unit affordable housing community in Denver. Designed to provide safe, stable and transit-oriented housing, Creekside Flats will expand access to affordable homes for individuals and families while supporting long-term community stability in the Denver Metro area.

Archway Communities recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Creekside Flats, a new 150-unit affordable housing community in Denver. Designed to provide safe, stable and transit-oriented housing, Creekside Flats will expand access to affordable homes for individuals and families while supporting lo...

08/21/2026

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services in Fairview Heights, Ill.,is pleased to announce the addition of three accomplished leaders to its executive team, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to delivering exceptional care, strengthening operations, and advancing its mission of helping children, families, and communities thrive.

Hoyleton Youth and Family Services in Fairview Heights, Ill.,is pleased to announce the addition of three accomplished leaders to its executive team, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to delivering exceptional care, strengthening operations, and advancing its mission of helping children, f...