Bryan Stevenson Urges Luncheon Attendees to Do Justice, Get Close to Those Suffering

The Valerie Russell Luncheon featuring author, attorney, activist and MacArthur Fellow Bryant Stevenson was a highly impactful event at General Synod 34. Watch his inspiring speech and read the full article.

Q2 2023 Account Statement and Investor Letter

Account statements as of June 30, 2023, and the Q2 investor letter from Charles Buck, President and CEO are now available. Read more.

UCF Congratulates Karen Georgia Thompson as First Woman to Lead UCC and Welcomes New UCF Board Members

UCF congratulates the Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia Thompson as the new General Minister and President of the UCC, following an overwhelmingly affirmative vote at General Synod 34, meeting in Indianapolis. Thompson will join three other newly elected Board members. Click to read more.

May 2023 Market Review

This article summarizes the markets and our funds’ performance for the month of May 2023, provided by our Chief Investment Strategist David A. Klassen.

Dollar General Shareholders Signal Strong Support for Workers’ Rights

In a significant victory for Dollar General’s workers, a shareholder resolution – filed by United Church Funds alongside Domini Impact Investing and several members of the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility – received 68% support from Dollar General shareholders at the company’s annual meeting on May 31. Click to read why this is a turning point for workers’ rights movement.

April 2023 Market Review

This article summarizes the markets and our funds’ performance for the month of April 2023, provided by our Chief Investment Strategist David A. Klassen.

UCF Awards Over $180K to Seminarians through Helen and Richard Brown Endowment

UCF awards over $180K to seminaries through Helen and Richard Brown Endowment. This year’s Brown scholars come from 17 UCC conferences and attend 12 seminaries, divinity schools, or regional theological education programs. Click to read more.

Q1 2023 Town Hall Recording

The UCF team shared a review of UCF’s investment performance, organizational updates and the latest in our responsible investing efforts for the first quarter of 2023. Access the Town Hall recording, presentation slides and poll results!

UCF at General Synod 2023

UCF is honored to be a presenting sponsor of the upcoming General Synod, along with our partner UCC financial ministries. We invite you to join us at Synod events and workshops that we’ll be sponsoring, leading or participating in. Click to learn more.

March 2023 Market Review

This article summarizes the markets and our funds’ performance for the month of March 2023, provided by our Chief Investment Strategist David A. Klassen.