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:

2019 Distribution Year to Date	GRANT PROGRAMS	2018 Distribution Totals
Will be provided to approximately 460 persons, totaling $230,000 in December, 2019.	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 401 persons in December 2018, totaling $214,100.
A total of $938,233 was given in small annuity supplementation as of August 31, 2019.	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 379 persons in 2018, totaling $1,453,050 throughout the year.
A total of $176,244 in health premium supplementation as of August 31, 2019.	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 206 persons each quarter totaling $429,903 in 2018.
A total of $71,775 in emergency grants was given as of August 31, 2019.	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 37 individuals and families, totaling $55,663, as of December 31, 2018.