The Pension Boards - PBUCC - How the Funds Are Used

How the Funds Are Used

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:

2018 Distribution Year to Date	GRANT PROGRAMS	2017 Distribution Totals
Will be provided to approximately 460 persons, totaling $230,000 in December, 2018.	CHRISTMAS THANK YOU CHECKS for retired UCC clergy/lay employees This special gift at Christmas time reminds these Veterans of the Cross that they are not forgotten and that the Church is grateful for their service.	Provided to 477 persons in December 2017, totaling $228,300.
Given to approx. 378 persons, totaling $976,247.20 as of August 22, 2018.	MONTHLY SMALL ANNUITY SUPPLEMENTATION for lower-income retired UCC clergy/lay employees Since needs exceed the Christmas Fund Offering and Our Church’s Wider Mission contributions, Veterans of the Cross rely on this income for basic needs such as food, utilities, living or medical expenses.	Given to 425 persons in 2017, totaling $1,513,602 throughout the year.
Given to approximately 212 persons each quarter, totaling approximately $366,942 as of the third quarter of 2018.	QUARTERLY HEALTH PREMIUM SUPPLEMENTATION for lower-income retired UCC clergy/lay employees These funds subsidize the UCC Medicare Supplement Plan with Rx so that persons can afford and receive quality health care.	Given to approximately 210 persons each quarter totaling $492,863 in 2017.
Given to 25 individuals and families, totaling $31,288.00 September 30, 2018	EMERGENCY GRANTS for active or retired UCC clergy/lay employees Sometimes those who serve the Church face unforeseen circumstance that creates financial need. Our help—and emergency funds are available to assist in covering those costs.	Given to 384 individuals and families, totaling $157,342, as of December 31, 2017 Including 347 grants provided for hurricane relief to clergy and their families in Texas and Florida.