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Just Investing Episode 10 with Special Guest Rev. Penny Lowes

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.

UCF Employs Strategic Advocacy Amid Attacks on Responsible Investors

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.

Planning a Lasting Legacy for Your Church

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.

Office Closure: Independence Day

In observance of Independence Day, UCF will be closed Friday, July 4, 2025. Please submit your inquiries through [email protected] and we will reply when we resume normal business hours on Monday, July 7, 2025.

May 2025 Market Review

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 at General Synod 35

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.

Building a More Just Future

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.

From Vermont to Amsterdam: Advancing Dairy Workers’ Rights

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.

Just Investing Episode 9 with Special Guest Sister Susan Francois

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 2025 Market Review

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.