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At UCF, our responsible investing strategies focuses not only on advancing social and racial justice but also on climate issues. Click to learn how UCF’s fixed income strategy seeks stability while supporting measurable social and environmental outcomes.

Global markets turned negative in the month, as the U.S. and Israel launched a war against Iran. Lan Cai, Chief Investment Strategist, summarizes the performance of investment markets through March 2026. Click to read more.

Laura Campos from the Nathan Cummings Foundation joins us to discuss how her organization, rooted in the Jewish tradition of social justice, works with partner groups to achieve a more just world. Click to listen to the latest episode of Just Investing Podcast.

United Church Funds and a coalition of values- and faith-based investors under the Interfaith Center for Corporate Responsibility (ICCR) have sent a letter to Dollar General’s CEO expressing concerns over a significant rollback of the company’s diversity and inclusion efforts and the potential long-term impacts on the company’s brand, growth and shareholder value. Click to read the press release.

Kate Finn, Founder and Executive Director of the Tallgrass Institute, talks with Matthew Illian about the role of banks in advancing Indigenous People’s rights. Click to listen to the latest episode of Just Investing Podcast.

International markets continued to outperform U.S. equity markets, and small cap continued to outperform large cap stocks during the month of February. Lan Cai, Chief Investment Strategist, summarizes the performance of investment markets through February 2026. Click to read more.

We’re pleased to share UCF’s 2025 Annual Report, “Rooted in Faith. Forward in Mission.” Explore how our responsible investing—grounded in United Church of Christ values—along with strategic advocacy and partnerships advances a more just and sustainable world.

Watch this inspiring and motivating video where several UCF’s board members share what Black History Month means to them and discussing why celebrating Black History Month matters now more than ever.

International markets continued to outperform U.S. equity markets, and small cap performed better than large cap stocks during the month. Lan Cai, Chief Investment Strategist, summarizes the performance of investment markets through January 2026. Click to read more.

UCF has granted $10,000 from the Richard and Helen Brown Endowment to the Minnesota Conference for respite and support for its ministers. The grant will aid in healing following the physical and emotional toll inflicted as a result of a large-scale immigration crackdown in Minnesota. Click to read more.