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Despite mixed economic signals and political uncertainty, markets were broadly positive in August. Lan Cai, Chief Investment Strategist, summarizes the performance of investment markets through August 2025. Click to read more.

UCF is urging Congress to protect shareholders’ voices. In a new statement to lawmakers, UCF defends a key SEC rule that lets investors push for corporate accountability on social, environmental and ethical issues. Learn why this matters. Click to read more.

Despite increased political resistance to ESG efforts, United Church Funds successfully led or co-filed eight shareholder resolutions in 2025, with five withdrawn for agreement — a win for responsible investing. Click to read more.

Global markets were positive in July, led by the U.S. and followed by emerging markets equities. Lan Cai, Chief Investment Officer, summarizes market performance for the month of July 2025. Click to read more.

If you missed the live session or would like to revisit the discussion, you can now access the full recording of our Q3 2025 Town Hall. Click to view the recording and download the presentation.

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 view the recap video and workship recordings.

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.