You’re invited to join us January 31 for a free webinar. What has God called us to do with all that is entrusted to us? God calls us to be good stewards, and that means making investments that are consistent with our values as well as pushing corporations to be better global citizens. The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) does both. … Continued

This time of year is often called the Season of Giving, and not just because of the lovingly wrapped presents we give to family and friends at Christmas. In fact, 37% of all charitable giving occurs in the fourth quarter, with December accounting for over 20% of total donations for the year. Economic and demographic … Continued

The S&P 500 saw a healthy rally in October, and at the time of this writing, has continued a strong rebound off of September lows. A main catalyst for this has been a surprise slower-than-expected inflation report for October that drove the S&P 500 up +5% in a single day after it was released. Inflation, … Continued

As you are likely aware, inflation is dominating the financial headlines. The cost of living has gone up, the supply chain is experiencing major delays and shortages, and expenses across the board are rising — from food to housing to all types of goods and services. One of the largest budget items for both individuals … Continued

The S&P 500 ended September at its lowest level for the year, as a miserable year for investors continued with the stock market firmly in bear market territory and the bond market also seeing losses in the mid-teens. Following something of a relief rally through the summer, as investors grappled with whether inflation had peaked … Continued

When we think about October, we often think about fall or the knowledge that Christmas will be upon us soon. Since October 2004, it has also served as Cybersecurity Awareness Month. This year’s campaign theme is “See Yourself in Cyber.” Due to our ever-connectedness through smartphones, tablets and computers, cybersecurity is becoming even more critical. New Covenant … Continued

The Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) has a long history of responsible investing practices, or values-based investing. This dates back to a policy adopted by the General Assembly in 1971. The policy statement included a discussion about investments being “an instrument of mission and includes theological, social and economic considerations.” The basis for this belief is that … Continued

Many years ago, it seemed a church only had to open its doors and people would come. Many came out of a sense of tradition or ritual — being in church on Sundays was simply what we did. With that tradition came a sense of responsibility to give to the church and fund its ministry. … Continued

It’s been a strong summer for the markets, with the S&P 500 and especially the NASDAQ stock index rallying through July on news that inflationary pressures throughout the economy may be easing. Even the bond market, which experienced one of its worst first half returns on record, saw modest price gains, as expectations for future … Continued