In October 2025, our portfolios experienced another positive month as markets continued to respond favorably to optimism around artificial intelligence, easing inflation, and a more supportive stance from the Federal Reserve.

As we head into the final quarter of 2025, Faith Foundation and our asset management partners continue to actively monitor evolving geopolitical and economic conditions to safeguard our clients’ interests. Our portfolios remain positioned for long-term growth and short-term liquidity.

When congregations like Bremerton UMC borrow through the Foundation, the interest they pay goes to every congregation that has invested their “rainy day” funds in the Stable Value Portfolio. This cycle of generosity allows every dollar to work twice: once for the borrowing congregation, and again for others who benefit through shared returns.

With deep gratitude and sadness, Faith Foundation Northwest remembers the life and service of our beloved board member and friend, Darrell Lowe, who passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025, at the age of 89.

We give thanks for Darrell’s life, his faith, and his many gifts of leadership. Though his presence will be deeply missed, his legacy of faith, generosity, and joyful service will continue to inspire our work for years to come.

At Faith Foundation Northwest, we know that generosity and stewardship can transform our ministries and communities. We recently got to see firsthand that it can also transform the spaces we share and homes that we make. 

Thanks to funding from the Washington State Department of Commerce’s Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates Program (HEAR), we recently completed the fourth round of grants, bringing a total of 55 high-efficiency electric installations to 22 parsonages across Washington State.