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Holy Communion is celebrated on the 2nd and 4th Sundays in different communities provides the organization
of the month with a firsthand understanding of the challenges and
Trinity Christian Preschool, weekday classes from Sept-May opportunities within the different communities it
(Registration full until Fall 2025 session)
Handicapped accessible. serves. This position aligns with HPC’s broader mission
of providing culturally sensitive and inclusive care,
THREE STEEPLES UNITED
2817 Old State Route 12, Paris, NY 13456 ensuring that the diverse populations within the region
315-368-3416 threesteeples@gmail.com have access to high-quality, compassionate end-of-life
We offer services every Sunday at 10AM! TEMPLE EMANU-EL services.
Three Steeples is a Presbyterian-United Church of Christ 2710 Genesee St Utica, 315-724-4177 By embracing a collaborative approach and fostering
hybrid that offers a traditional foundation for progressive teuticaoffice@gmail.com partnerships among healthcare providers, community
thinking and growth and is open to engaging with all faiths. Rabbi Peter Schaktman
Three Steeples United is an inclusive and member-driven Friday Evening Shabbat Services 6pm. organizations, and cultural groups, HPC is committed
faith community of active individuals and families who to ensuring that no one is denied the care and support
connect with and care for their neighbors and one another TEMPLE BETH-EL they deserve, regardless of location, financial means, or
through worship, education, and culture. We challenge our- 1607 Genesee Street, Utica background. The RN Education & Advocacy Specialist
selves and others to discern, embrace, and act upon a rel- Rabbi Gustavo Geier position will not only serve as a direct point of contact
evant understanding of Christ’s message in today’s world. In person and on zoom www.tbeutica.org
Fri night - 5:30pm for patients and families but will also play an integral
Sat morning - 9:30am role in educating the community, promoting awareness,
and improving care coordination.
THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER “We are deeply honored by the wide-ranging impact
2310 Oneida Street, Utica - 733-2343 of our work and by the dedication of our grantees across
Provides programs for seniors and recreational activities
for all ages. Open to people of all races, religions, and New York State. We are inspired by the compassionate
UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH of UTICA nationalities. legacy of Mother Frances Cabrini, as this year marks
10 Higby Road, Utica NY 13501 a significant milestone in our grantmaking, as we
315-724-3179 www.uuutica.org ZVI JACOB surpassed $1 billion in grants since our founding. This
Minister: The Reverend Karen Brammer Orthodox Synagogue moment fuels our commitment as a Foundation to look
The Unitarian Universalist Church is an open minded, open 110 Memorial Parkway, Utica - 724-8357
hearted spiritual community. Unitarian Universalists come Interim Rabbi Levi Charitonow toward the future, where we will continue making bold
from different faith backgrounds but our shared values bring Services are held Saturday at 10am, and on holidays. investments in a healthier, more equitable future for
us together. Whoever you are, whomever you love, whatever Services may be held at other times if there is a minyan. all,” said Msgr. Gregory Mustaciuolo, Chief Executive
your beliefs, you are welcome here. Services are at 10:30 Visit our website www.zvijacob.org. All are Welcome. Officer of the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation.
AM on Sundays.
April 6: Journeys in Anti-Oppression – Rev. Karen Bram- The RN Education & Advocacy Specialist will also
mer. As People of the United States, we live in the belly of provide invaluable support for the elderly, veterans,
culture that has been built on systematically hurting whole low-income individuals, and others facing barriers to
groups of people and earth. Where can we go with that un- care. With an emphasis on holistic care and patient-
derstanding? What are some of the ways individuals and or- Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. centered service, the RN Education & Advocacy
ganizations move toward healing and restoration?
A Discussion for all interested will follow the service. One Receives Grant from the Mother Specialist initiative will significantly improve the
resource for that conversation (not required) is Waking Up Cabrini Health Foundation quality of life for hundreds of families, guiding them
White by Debbie Irving. The book is available for loan or through the complexities of end-of-life care.
purchase in the back of the sanctuary. to Fund New RN Education & About Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. Hospice &
April 13: Is there life after life? Thoughts and beliefs on
what happens when we die. Glenn Coin and other UUU Advocacy Specialist Position Palliative Care, Inc. (HPC) provides comprehensive
members reflect on whether there might be an afterlife and, Hospice & Palliative Care, Inc. (HPC) is thrilled to hospice and palliative care services across Oneida,
if so, whether there will be cake. A Death Café discussion, at Herkimer, and Eastern Madison Counties. The
which there definitely will be cake, will follow the service. announce that it has received a generous grant from organization’s commitment to compassionate care is
April 20: Renewal, Regeneration and Rebirth – Rev. Kar- the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation to fund a new reflected in its strong local roots, with staff, volunteers,
en Brammer. Renewal, Regeneration, Rebirth are words RN Education & Advocacy Specialist position. This
aligned with one of the Unitarian Universalist understand- position would not be possible without the support and board members who reside and work within the
ings of Easter Resurrection. We learn and celebrate the role of the Foundation and is a key part of HPC’s ongoing communities they serve. HPC is dedicated to ensuring
that embracing deep renewal can play for our bodies, minds that patients and their families receive the highest
and spirits from different cultures. commitment to improving end-of-life care, particularly quality care, regardless of financial situation, and
April 27: Service with Rev. Alia Shinbrough. Rev. Alia is for rural patients in Oneida, Herkimer, and Eastern offers support to hospice families and the broader
our primary contact from the Central East Region of the Uni- Madison Counties.
tarian Universalist Association. This will be their first visit The RN Education & Advocacy Specialist, Tina Yelle, community at no cost to them. For more information,
with our congregation. Rev. Alia works towards embodying visit hospicecareinc.org. Further Information: info@
transformative ministry in this time of political and social RN, a seasoned Registered Nurse with twelve years hospicecareinc.org or to speak with Tina Yelle, RN
crisis, empowering others to build collective resilience and of nursing experience and eight years’ experience in Education and Advocacy Specialist call 315-735-6484,
reverence for life from within the realities of living through hospice and palliative care, will focus on improving ext. 1014
this wounded world. access to education, advocacy, and care services for About The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation
patients of all ages and backgrounds, especially those in The Mother Cabrini Health Foundation is a private,
underserved and rural areas. Tina, who is also an End- nonprofit organization whose mission is to improve the
Of-Life Doula, will serve as an advocate for patients health and wellbeing of New Yorkers, bolster the health
and families, providing guidance and support while outcomes of vulnerable communities, eliminate barriers
ensuring that the specialized needs of rural residents to care, and bridge gaps in health services. Named after
are met with compassion and dignity. a tireless advocate for immigrants, children, and the
“We are incredibly grateful to the Mother Cabrini poor, the Mother Cabrini Health Foundation funds
Health Foundation for recognizing the critical need for programs, and initiatives across New York State that
this position in the communities we serve,” said Mary either provide direct healthcare services or address the
Bogdan, Chief Executive Officer of HPC . “This grant social determinants of health. For more information,
will allow us to enhance the quality of life for our patients visit cabrinihealth.org.
and their families by ensuring that individuals living in Further information: communications@cabrinihealth.
rural areas have access to timely, compassionate care. org
Without this funding, the creation of the RN Education
& Advocacy Specialist position would not be possible.”
The grant will enable HPC to address several barriers
to care faced by rural communities, such as limited
access to healthcare resources and a lack of awareness
about hospice and palliative care options. The RN
Education & Advocacy Specialist position will help
bridge this gap by ensuring that community members
are informed, empowered, and supported in navigating
the healthcare system. Tina’s expertise will also be
integral to ensure the timeliness of quality care for the
patient, and the emotional support and education that
families need during their journey.
HPC’s Board, staff and volunteers are deeply
embedded in the three counties served, reflecting the
diverse and unique needs of the local populations. The
MJC diversity of staff, volunteers, and board members living