In the Q2 2023 Town Hall Meeting, the UCF team delved into the upward market trends, fund performance and the profound impact of clients' investments in shifting the conversation on environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices through multi-year shareholder engagements. Click to view the recording and download the presentation.
This article summarizes the markets and our funds’ performance for the month of June 2023, provided by our Chief Investment Strategist David A. Klassen.
The Valerie Russell Luncheon featuring author, attorney, activist and MacArthur Fellow Bryant Stevenson was a highly impactful event at General Synod 34. Watch his inspiring speech and read the full article.
Account statements as of June 30, 2023, and the Q2 investor letter from Charles Buck, President and CEO are now available. Read more.
UCF congratulates the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson as the new General Minister and President of the UCC, following an overwhelmingly affirmative vote at General Synod 34, meeting in Indianapolis. Thompson will join three other newly elected Board members. Click to read more.
This article summarizes the markets and our funds’ performance for the month of May 2023, provided by our Chief Investment Strategist David A. Klassen.
In a significant victory for Dollar General’s workers, a shareholder resolution – filed by United Church Funds alongside Domini Impact Investing and several members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility – received 68% support from Dollar General shareholders at the company’s annual meeting on May 31. Click to read why this is a turning point for workers' rights movement.
This article summarizes the markets and our funds’ performance for the month of April 2023, provided by our Chief Investment Strategist David A. Klassen.
UCF awards over $180K to seminaries through Helen and Richard Brown Endowment. This year's Brown scholars come from 17 UCC conferences and attend 12 seminaries, divinity schools, or regional theological education programs. Click to read more.
The UCF team shared a review of UCF’s investment performance, organizational updates and the latest in our responsible investing efforts for the first quarter of 2023. Access the Town Hall recording, presentation slides and poll results!