New Online Resources for Financial Education

UCF and Cornerstone Fund — two financial ministries of the United Church of Christ — have created online videos for church leaders and members on financial matters, including socially responsible investing and best practices for a financially healthy congregation.

Operations Continue Amidst COVID-19 Outbreak

Due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, and to protect our staff, their families and the public, United Church Funds’ New York City offices are closed until further notice. During this time, all operations including Client Services continue as normal, and email and phones will be monitored by staff, working remotely, during regular business hours (9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., EDT)

What Has Happened Over the Last Three Weeks?

Why has the market moved so dramatically in the last three weeks? COVID-19 is the trigger, and investor sentiment has shifted quickly from the complacency of viewing the virus as a contained problem in China to fears of a worldwide pandemic. Read the rest of the latest market commentary by David Klassen, Chief Investment Strategist, and Lan Cai, Deputy Chief Investment Strategist. 

February 2020 Market Review

This article summarizes the markets and our funds’ performance for the month of February 2020, provided by our Chief Investment Strategist David A. Klassen.

Coronavirus Update

As fears of a global economic recession have only grown, UCF’s Director of Institutional Relationships, Matthew Wagner, offers three important points to keep in mind as we navigate these challenging times.

2019 Annual Report

United Church Funds is excited to share its 2019 Annual Report. Join us as we reflect on 2019, a year spent increasing impact, deepening commitment to creating a just world and strengthening partnerships.

Financial Markets: What is Happening?

David Klassen, Chief Investment Strategist, provides commentaries on the financial market, as continued economic impact from the COVID-19 virus becomes apparent.

Does Gender Matter to Your Portfolio?

International Women’s Day falls on March 8. United Church Funds encourages you to think about investing and growing your assets with a gender lens.

Q4 2019 Review

Stacey Pettice, Executive for Institutional Relationships, and Minoti Dhanaraj, Senior Investment Analyst discussed the strong performance of UCF funds in 2019, an overview of the last decade, as well as recent and upcoming events that might affect global markets. 

Investment Commentaries on the Recent Market Selloff

David Klassen, Chief Investment Strategist, provides commentaries on the recent market selloff.