Notes from the CEO
The Dawn of Our Next Century
We recently announced the next step in expanding our ministry — the addition of Pilgrim Manor in Grand Rapids, Michigan (see pages 6–7). This development is important on multiple levels. It is occurring primarily because of long-standing bonds that both entities share with the United Church of Christ, and thus…
Read MoreBuilding New Perspectives on Abundant Living Through the End of Life
Oct. 12 marked the third annual Symposium for United Church Homes’ Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging. Over 200 people attended this extraordinary day of learning that included topics around end-of-life care. Dr. Ira Byock, a leading palliative care physician, author and public advocate for improving care through the…
Read MoreTime & Change
There’s a powerful theme coursing through this issue of Spirit magazine, one that connects the lives of individual residents with the legacy that’s being written every day by United Church Homes. The theme is both apparent and nuanced. With the passage of time comes change. At times the change is…
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