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In observance of Good Friday, UCF will be closed Friday, April 3, 2026. We will resume regular business hours on Monday, April 6, 2026.

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.

The full recording of our Q1 2026 Town Hall is now available! Click to view the recording and poll results, as well as to download the presentation.

In honoring Black History Month this year, UCF reflects back on progress and setbacks that threaten to undermine or eradicate hard-won advances in civil rights and racial equity, while reaffirming the role of responsible investors in advancing social and racial justice through disciplined, values-aligned stewardship. Click to read the article.

Long before Dodd-Frank mandated Say on Pay votes, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility and members like United Church Funds have championed aligning executive compensation with long-term, sustainable value. However, new research reveals a troubling reality: support for executive compensation varies dramatically across asset managers. Read the significant implications of these differences in an article by Matthew Illian, recently published in the Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance.