Pension Boards - United Church of Christ

08/07/2026

While many investors look to stocks for growth opportunities, investments in bonds can be an anchor of stability during market volatility. Tune into United Church Funds' Just Investing podcast to hear Andrew Russell, Director of Fixed-Income Investments for the Pension Boards, share the importance of green and social bonds, which can generate good returns and benefit communities at large. Listen to the Apple podcast here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/andrew-russell-highlights-the-importance-of-fixed-income/id1766551837?i=1000780390326
You can also find the podcast on Spotify and Amazon.

You can also learn how bond proceeds are impacting people and the environment through Because of Ministry...Stewarding Your Assets for a More Just World, a Pension Boards Sustainability Report. https://lp.evercall.org/stewarding-your-assets-for-a-more-just-world-pb-2026-sustainability-report

On the latest episode of "Just Investing," the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission wants to do away with diversity reports, a big bank cuts ties with ICE and California celebrates a carbon tax milestone. Then Andrew Russell, Director of Fixed-Income Investments for the Pension Boards - United Church of Christ, shows us how fixed income bonds are integral in building a sustainable investment portfolio. Listen to the episode via links in the comment.

08/04/2026

Discover how financial planning can become a meaningful spiritual practice that strengthens and sustains your ministry. Join Shannon Doyle, LSS Financial Choice Program Director for Partnerships and Financial Education, as she provides valuable tools and resources to guide your journey.

Register now for the webinar on Wednesday, August 19, at 3:00 p.m. ET, and explore additional past and upcoming sessions in our Because of Ministry…Financial Security and Self-Care Sustain the Call series here: https://buff.ly/ld1MeC0

08/04/2026

The Pension Boards and Rev. Dr. Paul Leon Ramsey, Director Church Relations and Philanthropy, is pleased to partner with the United Church of Christ in its Together for Tomorrow shared legacy campaign, which offers FreeWill, an estate planning tool to create your, free and legal will. Observe National Make-A-Will Month and secure your legacy today at FreeWill. Visit https://freewill.com/pbucc.

✍🏾 August is National Make-A-Will Month!

🖊 We are deepening our impact by partnering with the Pension Boards - United Church of Christ for "Together for Tomorrow" by providing a free, easy, estate planning tool to you at https://ow.ly/bujC50ZvLhP

With FreeWill creating or updating your will is simple and free. Your planning today can bring lasting peace of mind.

08/03/2026

Join Stephanie Serratelli, the Pension Boards’ Programs and Benefits Manager, as she guides employer organizations in understanding how benefits education and compensation practices directly affect clergy and caregiver wellbeing.

Register now and join us on Monday, August 31 at 3:00 p.m. ET—and explore other past and upcoming webinars in our Because of Ministry…Financial Security and Self-Care Sustain the Call series here: https://buff.ly/ld1MeC0

07/31/2026

What if financial planning could be an act of faithful stewardship? Join Shannon Doyle as she offers guidance, tools, and resources designed to help you reimagine financial planning as a spiritual practice that strengthens your well-being and sustains your call to ministry.

Reserve your spot for August 19 at 3:00 p.m. ET, and discover more webinars in our Because of Ministry: Financial Security and Self-Care Sustain the Call series, here: https://buff.ly/ld1MeC0

07/31/2026

This past weekend (July 25-26), the Rocky Mountain Conference UCC and the Denver Metro Association of the United Church of Christ gathered eight churches for one worship service, where the Darrell Goodwin, Executive Conference Minister and President of the Southern New England Conference, United Church of Christ, and head of the Council of Conference Ministers, shared the Sunday message.

The Pension Boards' Paul Leon Ramsey, Director of Church Relations and Philanthropy, held a warm gathering in his Denver home, bringing together the Rev. Erin Gilmore, Conference Minister for the Rocky Mountain Conference, Rev. Darrell Goodwin, and local church leaders for a time of fellowship, connection, and ministry, offering participants an opportunity to ask questions and glean from the wisdom and experiences of Rev. Goodwin.

07/30/2026

As our Summer Webinar Series continues, join Next Generation Leadership Initiative (NGLI) young pastors Rev. Becky Sausser and Rev. Kendall Moore for a conversation on retirement readiness and financial planning as essential leadership skills in times of change.

Register today and join us on Wednesday, August 5 at 3:00 p.m. ET. You can also explore past and upcoming webinars in our Because of Ministry... Financial Security and Self-Care Sustain the Call series here: https://buff.ly/ld1MeC0

07/29/2026

On the twelfth and final day of Christmas in July, we celebrate Love—the greatest gift of all. As the Rev. Joan Smith shares, the largest impact of The Christmas Fund is not just the assistance, but the tangible expression of a collective church strengthening one another’s foundation.

Read more about how The Christmas Fund surrounded Joan with love in Serving Faithfully, Supported Generously: https://buff.ly/S6dnVcD

And as we come to the end of our Twelve Days of Christmas in July, we encourage you to donate to The Christmas Fund to help carry this love forward all year long: https://buff.ly/St6PkIr

07/29/2026

Join Shannon Doyle—LSS Financial Choice Program Director for Partnerships and Financial Education—as she provides tools and resources to reframe your financial planning approach as a spiritual practice that sustains ministry.

Register now and join us on Wednesday, August 19 at 3:00 p.m. ET—and explore other past and upcoming webinars in our Because of Ministry…Financial Security and Self-Care Sustain the Call series here: https://buff.ly/IoQJSB2

07/28/2026

On the eleventh day of Christmas in July, we celebrate Hope. When she was just ten years old, the Rev. Jeanne Tyler began to lose her hearing. With the faithful support of her husband, the Rev. John Tyler, and the help of The Christmas Fund, Jeanne received new hearing aids—restoring her ability to connect with those she loves and allowing her to feel reignited hope.

To learn more about the support that the Tylers received through The Christmas Fund, watch our 2025 Christmas Fund video: https://buff.ly/DUvJMVF

Consider donating to The Christmas Fund today, so you can help continue this community of hope: https://buff.ly/St6PkIr