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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.

International equity markets continued to outperform U.S. equity markets during the month. Lan Cai, Chief Investment Strategist, summarizes the performance of investment markets through December 2025. Click to read more.

In observance of Martin Luther King Day, UCF will be closed Monday, January 19 and resume normal business hours on Tuesday, January 20.

Don’t miss out our quarterly town hall meeting on Thursday, February 5 at 5:00 p.m. ET. Get market insight, stay updated on UCF’s new initiatives, connect with like-minded investors and engage in real-time discussions during the Q&A.