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.

Earth Day, Every Day: UCF Marks 10 Years of Beyond Fossil Fuels Funds

The UCC General Synod resolution calling on all settings of the church to engage in various strategies to address climate change led to the establishment of our Beyond Fossil Fuels Fund and Beyond Fossil Fuels Balanced Fund. While we are proud of what these funds have accomplished, divestment from fossil fuels alone is not enough to mitigate climate change. Read more on steps we need to take to ensure a successful transition to renewable energy.

UCF Statement on Regional Bank Failures

Silicon Valley Bank’s collapse and the recent takeover of Credit Suisse Bank by UBS have sparked concerns of a more significant banking crisis and investment losses due to sudden events. David Klassen, Chief Investment Strategist, has prepared this statement to explain the event, market reaction and UCF’s position on our investment strategies. Click to read more.

United Church Funds Commits to Climate Justice

The Board of Directors of UCF has issued a Climate Justice Statement, declaring UCF’s commitment to addressing global warming through its investment policies and engagements and placing climate justice and racial justice as its highest organizational priorities. Click to read more.

Climate Justice Statement

The UCF Climate Justice Taskforce recently introduced UCF Climate Justice Statement, designed to center UCF’s attention on those people and communities that are most impacted by climate change. This Climate Justice Statement includes four calls to action focused on investment strategy, public policy, corporate engagement and stakeholder engagement.

February 2023 Market Review

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

An Interview with Xponance

As we celebrate Women’s History Month in March and International Women’s Day on March 8, Stacey Pettice, UCF’s Institutional Relationships Executive, sat down with Tina Byles Williams, founder, CEO and Chief Investment Officer of Xponance, to discuss the importance of diversity in finance management, responsible investing strategies and which women have most inspired Williams herself. Click to watch the video.

UCF Expanding Team

UCF is actively seeking a highly motivated staff member to add to its Institutional Relationships Team. Read more to learn about the job description and to apply!