Passing the Torch: A Life of Service Never Ends

By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  March 06, 2025

As I prepare to retire in June, I find myself reflecting on the countless blessings of this journey and the lessons I’ve learned about purpose and service. For me, leadership at United Church Homes has always been rooted in service—service to others, to a greater mission and to the belief that every person deserves to live with dignity, purpose and joy.

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By UCH Admin  •  April 17, 2023

United Church Homes (UCH) is excited to announce a new initiative in our mission to promote the riches of abundant aging—our Abundant Aging podcast!

The Abundant Grace of Chance Encounters

By Rev. Dr. Bobbie McKay  •  April 13, 2023

I have had the privilege and joy of two careers. After God called me into ministry, God gently reminded me I wasn’t quite finished yet. Waiting in the wings was an..

Abundant Grace in an Unforgiving World

By Rev. Dr. Kenneth Daniel  •  April 06, 2023

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From Whom All #Blessings Flow

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging  •  March 30, 2023

From the Abundant Aging Blog Archives: This blog from September 23, 2021 reminds us of the source of Abundant Grace.

Still Small Voice of Grace

By Kim Moeller  •  March 23, 2023

Sometimes grace comes as a wee small voice offering words of encouragement or suggesting we take some specific action.

Walk On

By Rev. Ruth D. Fitzgerald  •  March 16, 2023

Over the past year or so I’ve been in a time of discernment. It has been my experience that these times of anticipating transition or finding a new path in life are not..

A Place for Grace

By Rev. John Gantt  •  March 09, 2023

Imagine a sturdy old church building. A deteriorated neighborhood. Hemmed in by interstate and express highways. No grocery, drug or convenience stores nearby. No easily..

Abundant Grace

By Rev. Beth Long-Higgins, VP of Engagement and director of the Ruth Frost Parker Center for Abundant Aging  •  March 02, 2023

When I was asked to officiate at the funeral of my father’s cousin, there was only one instruction about the service: “Don’t sing Amazing Grace”.

Sound & Silence

By Lisa B. Thomas  •  February 23, 2023

This is the final entry in our “Beyond December” themed blogs.