For 16 years, she has been the chaplain at Chapel Hill Community, a United Church Homes life plan community in Canal Fulton, Ohio, where she has officiated three weddings, six baptisms, 190 funerals and more than 800 Sunday worship services and Bible studies. Sandy’s last day as chaplain was June…
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A Message for Community Support
My grandmother was living in the memory care neighborhood of a senior care community. It was convenient for me to see her before and after work. She had dementia and would become very confused. On occasion, she would refuse to take her medicine. Despite the struggles the staff faced, they…
Read MoreBOOM! Geo Leaves Imprint on UCH
George Schaefer, known by his friends as Geo, launched the award-winning Spirit magazine along with his colleague, Gloria Hurwitz, then vice president of advancement. Spirit magazine is the signature communication UCH uses to engage its growing number of stakeholders. Geo helped coin the organization’s new mission, vision and core values…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes to honor Zion United Church of Christ
Zion United Church of Christ will receive the Diakonie Award, which is presented to congregations that have demonstrated faithfulness, generosity, compassion and encouragement in their support of the UCH mission and its communities. The church has been donating to United Church Homes since 1916 and has donated close to $17,000…
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First United Church of Christ, Marion received the Diakonie Award, which is presented to congregations that have demonstrated faithfulness, generosity, compassion and encouragement in their support of the UCH mission and its communities. The church has been donating to United Church Homes for decades. Dr. Alan B. Mikesell received the…
Read MoreSupporters honored at United Church Homes event
David’s United Church of Christ received the Diakonie Award, which is presented to congregations that have demonstrated faithfulness, generosity, compassion and encouragement in their support of the UCH mission and its communities. The church has partnered with Trinity Community for years. Mary Tymeson and Ethel Lucile Phillips received the prestigious…
Read MoreSupporters honored at United Church Homes event
Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church received the Diakonie Award, which is presented to congregations that have demonstrated faithfulness, generosity, compassion and encouragement in their support of the UCH mission and its communities. Parkvue Community has been the focus of Sts. Peter & Paul Catholic Church’s spiritual care for more…
Read MoreSupporter honored at United Church Homes event
Tommy M. Pennington received the Spirit Award, which is presented to individuals who exemplify volunteerism, advocacy, inspiration and spirit for the residents of UCH communities and their families. Pennington is a native of Logan, West Virginia who worked for many years as a maintenance and shift foreman at Number One…
Read MoreSupporters honored at United Church Homes event
St. John’s Evangelical Church received the Diakonie Award, which is presented to congregations that have demonstrated faithfulness, generosity, compassion and encouragement in their support of the UCH mission and its communities. The church has partnered with Fairhaven for decades. Paul and Sandy Kotterman received the prestigious Ben M. Herbster Award.…
Read MoreJim Henry, Alan Mikesell Recognized for Board Service
When Alan Mikesell and James “Jim” Henry joined United Church Homes’ Board of Directors in 2006, the organization was struggling financially and tough decisions needed to be made for UCH to survive. Alan and Jim agree the organization’s financial outlook began to change after the Board named Rev. Kenneth Daniel…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes to break ground on $18M construction project
UCH, a national nonprofit, faith-based senior living provider based in Marion, will build 10 cottage homes as part of the first phase of the three-phase construction project to create Parkvue’s new independent living neighborhood. The estimated cost of the first phase of the project is $3.2 million. The community center…
Read MoreUCH Welcomes New Executives to Grow Mission
Linda began her role at Glenwood in Marietta, Ohio, on April 26. She wanted to be a part of United Church Homes because of its mission, vision and values. In addition, Linda is extremely excited about working at Glenwood, which offers independent and assisted living services and has an active…
Read MoreCovenant Service: Pilgrim Manor Joins UCH
The service was part of a relatively new tradition at UCH to welcome new communities into the organization. During the ceremony, staff from UCH, Pilgrim Manor, the United Church of Christ and the churches that founded Pilgrim Manor wove together fabric that symbolized the hymn Blest Be the Tie That…
Read MoreWomen Find Love, Friendship, Family at Parkvue
As an infant, Georgianna was placed in two foster homes. She moved to a county children’s home before returning to her parents’ home, where she says she was verbally and physically abused by her mother. “It was horrible. My mother didn’t want me at all,” Georgianna, 79, said. The mother…
Read MoreBaby Shower: A Perfect Gift for Mother, Daughter
“She loved it,” said her 29-year-old daughter, Tauna Goble. “It’s been a while since she’s been that alert.” The shower was a surprise for Tauna, who came to Four Winds on May 1 for what she thought was an annual discussion about her mom’s advanced dementia. “I was in shock,…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes to add 20 new jobs in $18M Trinity Community expansion
UCH, a national nonprofit, faith-based senior living provider based in Marion, will add two new, two-story buildings, which will each include 32 assisted living private and semi-private apartments, with 16 apartments dedicated to residents living with dementia and Alzheimer’s at Trinity, 3218 Indian Ripple Road. In addition, eight existing…
Read MoreUnited Church Homes condemns Trump’s transgender military ban, Justice Department’s position on LGBT protections
“We stand with our brothers and sisters in the United Church of Christ in calling for equal rights in employment and housing for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender-fluid people,” United Church Home President and CEO Rev. Kenneth Daniel said. “United Church Homes has adopted a policy of inclusion where…
Read MoreSmoot Boys Choir Croons Tribute to 99-Year-Old Heir of Historic Theater
“It was my birthday present,” Betty said after the concert. Performing for Betty was a treat for Janet Blessing, director of the ensemble, and the boys. “I hate for people to say all these good things after people are gone. We wanted to do it for Betty,” Felice said. The…
Read MoreSupporters honored at United Church Homes Event
Trinity Church United Church of Christ received the Diakonie Award, which is presented to congregations that have demonstrated faithfulness, generosity, compassion and encouragement in their support of the UCH mission and its communities. The church has provided volunteers and financial support through special offerings and regular mission giving since Chapel…
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