Tag Archive: UCF News

Norfolk Southern Releases Climate Lobbying Report in Response to Shareholder Resolution

March 7, 2022 7:12 pm Published by

In response to a 2021 shareholder resolution co-filed by UCF, Norfolk Southern has responded by releasing its first ever Climate Lobbying report and financial contributions to seven different trade associations.

UCF Statement on the Crisis in Ukraine and Russian Investment

March 2, 2022 4:18 pm Published by

Please read our statement regarding the crisis in Ukraine and Russian investment.

Black History Month: Finding Inspiration in Those Who Came Before Us

February 17, 2022 5:55 pm Published by

In celebration of Black History Month, we spoke with three United Church Funds board members who have made their own achievements and asked them which figures from Black History have inspired them and their work in advancing social and racial justice.

Black History Month: Honoring Sylvia Ferrell-Jones

February 9, 2022 3:03 pm Published by

As we commemorate Black History Month, we are reflecting on the life and legacy of trailblazers like Sylvia Ferrel-Jones. In 2022, she was among two dozen distinguished African-Americans honored by the Black History Project of Lexington (Massachusetts). Read more about achievements and contributions.

5 Steps Toward Sustainable Investing

August 9, 2021 12:59 pm Published by

View and download a helpful guide to assist faith-based and non-profit organizations who want to align their investments with their values.

Q2-2021 Client Account Statements

July 7, 2021 2:00 pm Published by

Account statements as of June 30, 2021, are available via the Client Access link. We have also prepared the Q2 investor letter from Charles Buck, President and CEO.

UCF Will Be at General Synod 33!

June 15, 2021 4:09 pm Published by

UCF, along with the UCC Financial Ministries, is proud to be a Gold-Level sponsor of the first ever Virtual General Synod, July 11-18. We invite you to visit our virtual booth and to attend our workshop.

Q4-2020 Client Account Statements

January 7, 2021 9:49 pm Published by

Account statements as of December 31, 2020, are available via the Client Access link. We have also prepared the Q4 investor letter from Charles Buck, President and CEO.

UCF Investment Manager Updates – Q2 2020

August 17, 2020 1:24 pm Published by

At UCF, we are constantly communicating with and evaluating the investment managers we utilize within our funds, and we have made some significant change in the first half of 2020. We have eliminated Fiduciary Management and added Nuveen’s Core Impact Bond Strategy to our Fixed Income Fund.

UCF Awards Over $100K to Conferences for Clergy Support

August 10, 2020 11:38 am Published by

UCF announced that Brown Endowment grants of over $100,000 has been awarded so far this year to 13 United UCC conferences to help them implement support programs and leadership development for authorized ministers who are addressing and responding to the crisis and trauma caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and protests for racial justice.