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United Church Funds Resources
United Church Funds Resources

Kelsey Rose, Institutional Relationships Associate at United Church Funds, has reached out with some resources that you might find interesting:

United Church Funds (UCF) offers a variety of resources that can serve as valuable tools for UCC churches. For example, here are some recent items related to church finances, strategic planning and values-aligned investing.


Two Workshops from the UCF Team  – The workshops, Faithful Finances: How Money Choices Affect Human Rights and Building a Legacy: Establishing Lasting Legacies through Strategic Institutional Planning are excellent learning tools. UCF presented these workshops at General Synod, and we have recorded them to ensure that all have access to them.

Planning a Lasting Legacy for Your Church – The new 2025 edition of Living Legacy: Church Legacy and Closure Resource is now available. Learn more about UCF’s work supporting congregations and organizations navigating this faithful conversation and discussion of financial assets.

UCF Notches Notable Wins for Faith-Based Investors – Learn more about shareholder resolutions UCF filed this year and the impact of our ongoing responsible investing work as faith-based investors.

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Faith In Action Blog
Going Deeper: Level Two - Self-Reflection and Critical Dialogue
Going Deeper: Level Two - Self-Reflection and Critical Dialogue

If your congregation has some familiarity with racial justice concepts and is ready to look inward, Level Two is your next step. This level moves beyond basic definitions to engage in critical self-reflection and dialogue. Here, we begin wrestling with the more difficult questions: not just "what is this work?" but "how does it apply to us?"

Our Goals for Level Two are to:

  • Move beyond basic definitions to explore how whiteness shapes our specific church culture, leadership, and theology.

  • Begin wrestling with the discomfort that comes from self-examination and intentionally examining who is centered and who is marginalized in our worship, leadership, and decision-making processes.

Click through for suggested activities and next steps.

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Documentary Showing: "Reclaim the Flag"
Church News
Documentary Showing: "Reclaim the Flag"
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Tuesday, October 21, 2:00 pm at Desert Garden UCC, Sun City West, AZ

Reclaim the Flag is a bold and timely documentary that explores how the American flag—once a symbol of unity—has become a contested emblem in today’s cultural landscape. Through deeply personal stories and historical insight, the film invites viewers to reflect on what the flag means across different communities. One of the film’s most powerful threads highlights the LGBTQ+ experience, examining how queer Americans have both challenged and embraced national symbols in their fight for recognition, rights, and belonging. From Pride flags flying alongside Old Glory to protests that reimagine patriotism, Reclaim the Flag amplifies voices that have often been left out of the national narrative.

Whether you're passionate about social justice, civic dialogue, or simply curious about how symbols shape identity, this documentary offers a compelling lens into one of America’s most iconic emblems. Watch Reclaim the Flag and join the conversation at Desert Garden UCC, Sun City West. It’s not just about reclaiming a symbol—it’s about reclaiming the promise it represents.

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