To donate by mail to
the Christmas Fund
or other Ministerial Assistance programs,
send a check made payable to
"UCBMA"
mail to:
The Rev. Krista Betz
The Pension Boards
475 Riverside Drive
Room 1020
New York, NY 10115
The generous gifts of United Church of Christ congregations and
individuals to the Christmas Fund enable the Pension Boards’
Ministerial Assistance team to provide the following gifts:
| 2019 Distribution Totals |
GRANT PROGRAMS | 2018 Distribution Totals |
| A total of $260,500 was provided to 521 persons. | CHRISTMAS THANK YOU CHECKS for retired UCC clergy/lay employees  Retirees with limited financial resources receive a gift at Christmas time as a way of saying “thank you” for years of service to the United Church of Christ. |
Provided to 401 persons in December 2018, totaling $214,100. |
| A total of $1,347,419 was provided to 350 persons. | PENSION SUPPLEMENTATION for lower-income retired UCC clergy/lay employees  Retirees with limited financial resources receive monthly payments to bring their household income up to a minimum level so that they can afford basic needs such as food, utilities or medical expenses. |
Given to 379 persons in 2018, totaling $1,453,050 throughout the year. |
| A total of $374,577 was provided to 144 persons. | HEALTH BENEFITS SUPPLEMENTATION for lower-income retired UCC clergy/lay employees  Retirees with limited financial resources receive assistance to pay their UCC Medicare Supplement Plan premiums. |
Given to approximately 206 persons each quarter totaling $429,903 in 2018. |
| A total of $123,727 was given to 69 individuals and families. | EMERGENCY GRANTS for active or retired UCC clergy/lay employees  Sometimes those who serve the Church face unforeseen circumstances that create financial need. Our help and emergency funds are available to assist in covering those costs. |
Given to 37 individuals and families, totaling $55,663, as of December 31, 2018. |