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ALT 2023 was a challenging year for UCCF after concerns were raised about employment policies and practices in the Fellowship, particularly relating to the termination of CU Staff Worker contracts. Following an investigation by an independent employment barrister, the Trustees issued a full public apology to those current and former staff whose experiences fell short of what should rightly be expected of a Christian organisation. We accepted the investigator’s recommendations in full and, along with Richard and the other Directors, are in the process of implementing them. Further details can be found on the UCCF website at uccf.at/update. Throughout the past two decades, Richard has consistently held to his deep conviction that the gospel is true, relevant and beautiful, and must be applied to all of life. This conviction has permeated through his work to the many resources, and training and evangelistic programmes UCCF has produced to support and equip CU students.

ALT I am writing to share the news that, after two decades of leadership, Richard Cunningham has decided to make this his final academic year as Director of UCCF. We are profoundly grateful for Richard’s ministry. He has brought remarkable energy, focus and commitment to UCCF, making time to speak at countless events weeks and to train future mission speakers. The work has grown significantly over the last two decades and many lives have been impacted.  Since Richard was appointed in 2004, the number of CU events weeks each year has grown by over 150%, the number of field staff has increased by 42% and the number of student leaders attending Forum has grown by 100%, meaning  20,000 students have attended Forum and been trained and equipped to serve their CUs and beyond. We thank God for the way He has used Richard’s considerable gifts in leading UCCF. ...