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July 7, 2026
June 2026 Monthly Market Review
June was a month of two distinct halves. We continue to monitor the durability of the peace framework with Iron, as well as re-emerging concerns about AI-related market concentration and the trajectory of policy under new Fed Chair Warsh.


May 5, 2026
April Monthly Market Review
April delivered a strong recovery in contrast to March’s selloff, with U.S. equity markets staging one of their strongest monthly rebounds in years.

April 6, 2026
March Monthly Market Review
March proved to be a sharply negative month for U.S. equity markets, as the escalation of the U.S.-Israel military conflict with Iran has posed a significant challenge to an economy that had largely been resilient in the face of...

March 18, 2026
Room to Flourish
A growing mission in the Philippines is finding space not only to gather, but to flourish.

March 10, 2026
Continuing a Legacy
In the spring of 2002, Zella Mounts established the Horace Mounts Memorial Endowment as a lasting expression of faith, generosity, and the shared commitment to service that defined her life with her husband, Horace.

March 10, 2026
Supporting Your Ministries
Local ministries across the connection are serving their neighbors in creative and faithful ways every day, and it is a joy to support that work.

March 4, 2026
Monthly Market Review
February 2026 U.S Overview February proved to be a challenging month for U.S. equity markets, driven primarily by a sharp rotation away from mega-cap technology and software stocks.

March 4, 2026
Continued Care
In 1996, Elsie M. Newkirk established a fund with the Foundation, an enduring expression of her diligent service and generous spirit. Elsie was a registered nurse and an educator, teaching surgical and obstetrical nursing.

February 4, 2026
Monthly Market Review
January 2026 U.S Overview January brought a cautious but positive start to U.S Equity markets.

February 3, 2026
New Financial Literacy Course
Financial Literacy for all individuals is crucial, but it tends to be even more important for pastors as they are not only responsible for their own financial well-being, but they can also play a significant role in the financial…

January 28, 2026
Energize - Community Spaces
Foundation staff recently attended the Information Session about Energize – Community Spaces from King County, hosted on January 22, 2026, with presenters Jenny Cooper and Terry Sullivan.

January 23, 2026
Opportunity: Financial Leadership for Congregations
The Garrett Collective is offering Financial Leadership for Churches Learn more about this course here. Quick Details: Meets online: Feb 2, Feb 16, March 2, March 16, March 30, April 13, April 27. Cost: $500, with a sliding scale available.
