The Impact of Legacy Giving: Richard and Helen Brown Endowment for Pastoral Leadership

UCF has been the steward of what is now known as the Richard and Helen Brown Endowment for Pastoral Leadership. In its 30th anniversary, UCF examines how the Browns’ legacy gift has made a lasting and continuing impact on the training and nurturing of ministerial leadership in the United Church of Christ and beyond.

May 2024 Market Review

This article summarizes the markets and our funds’ performance for the month of May 2024, provided by our Chief Investment Strategist David A. Klassen.

Office Closure: Observing and Celebrating Juneteenth

United Church Funds offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19, in commemoration of Juneteenth. Please send your enquiries to [email protected]. We will respond to any client communications when normal business hours resume on Thursday, June 20.

UCF Stands Firm in Fighting Plastic Pollution

UCF has filed a shareholder resolution – in collaboration with As You Sow – urging ExxonMobil to confront its role in the production of single-use plastics. This resolution resulted in a lawsuit attack launched by ExxonMobil to silence shareholder voices. Click to read more.

UCF’s Commitment to Racial Justice

UCF reflects on the fight for racial equity and shares on the progress on maintaining diversity across the organization. Click to view and download the infographic.

UCF Urges Vote Against Tesla Mega Pay Package

As a Tesla shareholder, UCF recently co-signed a letter to fellow shareholders urging a vote against this pay package, along with the re-election of two Tesla Board directors who have demonstrated a lack of independence and fiduciary duty. Click to read more.

April 2024 Market Review

This article summarizes the markets and our funds’ performance for the month of April 2024, provided by our Chief Investment Strategist David A. Klassen.

Q1 2024 Town Hall Meeting

In the Q1 2024 Town Hall Meeting, the UCF team provided updates on our responsible investing initiatives as well as market performance and trends to help our clients make informed financial decision. Click to view the recording and download the presentation.

United Church Funds’ New Look Emphasizes Sustainability and Collaboration

UCF today unveiled a new visual identity, symbolizing its renewed dedication to delivering competitive performance while fostering collaboration toward building a sustainable world.

Protest and Divestment: United Church Funds Reaffirms Commitment to Peace

Amid the protests on college campuses nationwide around the ongoing and tragic situation in Israel and Gaza have come calls for divestment in Israel, UCF wants to share our response to these calls and how we approach divestment as a tool of responsible investing.