June experienced a strong recovery, led by emerging market equities and followed by the U.S., despite U.S. military action against Iran and renewed tariff concerns. Lan Cai, Chief Investment Officer, summarizes market performance for the month of June 2025. Click to read more.
The Rev. Penny Lowes, UCF's outgoing Board Chair, joins as a special guest and explains how her faith informs her passion for responsible investing... and her hopes for the future.
A recent visit to lawmakers’ offices in Washington, D.C. by UCF staffers highlights the growing role of strategic advocacy as a tool of engagement that UCF is employing in response to political attacks on sustainable and responsible investors. Click to read the press release.
When a congregation makes the difficult decision to close its doors, it faces many challenging questions, but also many opportunities to create a lasting legacy of ministry. As churches embark on this complex process of closure and legacy creation, they need not do so alone. Matt Wagner, UCF’s Vice President for Institutional Relationships, highlights several key considerations for churches considering closure and legacy creation process. Click to watch the video and learn more about this new resource.
May experienced a strong recovery in the U.S., after tariff tensions eased and large corporation earnings were better than expected. Lan Cai, Chief Investment Officer, summarizes market performance for the month of May 2025. Click to read more.
UCF is honored to be a sponsor of the 35th General Synod of the United Church of Christ, along with our partner UCC financial ministries, taking place July 11-15, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri. Click to read the informative workshops UCF is hosting at the event.
In a time when conversations about diversity and equity are growing quieter, UCF remains steadfast in its pursuit of equity and justice through intentional leadership and partnerships. Click to download an infographic illustrating UCF's commitment to advancing diversity, equity and justice.
At a time when immigrant communities are increasingly under pressure and facing frightening confrontations with immigration enforcement officials, UCF is lending its support to Migrant Justice, a Vermont-based human rights organization. Click to read more.
Sister Susan Francois of the Congregations of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace explains why her Catholic faith compels her and others in her order to advocate for the rights of native peoples and other disenfranchised groups in the corporate space.
April experienced big swings across markets, as the U.S. administration announced tariffs on imports from a wide range of countries and subsequently paused many others. Lan Cai, Chief Investment Officer, summarizes market performance for the month of April 2025. Click to read more.