The United Church of Christ supports a variety of local, national and global causes. Southwood contributes to several denominational funds and initiatives:
Conferences, UCC Institutions
New Church Starts
Youth Ministries
Supporting Pastoral Leadership
National “Stillspeaking Ministry”
Neighbors in Need and Council for American Indian Ministry
UCC’s Justice and Witness Ministries
One Great Hour of Sharing (OGHS)
Christmas Fund Offering
Southwood also provides financial support for the UCC’s three theological seminaries (Chicago, United, and Eden) as well as for Blue Springs Terrace, a residence for retired UCC clergy, located in Blue Springs, Missouri.