Recordings are now available of this three-session series delivering the information clergy need for financial wellness throughout their ministry and as they make preparations for retirement. Visit our event webpage for the links and more details.
Events
UMPIP Webinar Series
Your United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP)—A webinar series to help you achieve your retirement goals.
This year Wespath is excited to host a year-long webinar series about UMPIP. Each webinar will provide detailed information that will help you understand how to save for retirement, invest your savings and manage your investments. Your UMPIP can be a key part of a comprehensive financial plan and we are here to help.
- March—United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) overview
- June—a deeper dive into contribution accounts and available funds offered through Wespath
- September—an explanation on how you can manage your accounts
- December—a discussion on how your participation in UMPIP is one piece to your broader financial plan
Webinar attendees will be:
- Empowered with the understanding needed to make retirement saving choices
- Inspired to save as much as you can as a gift to yourself in the future
- Educated as to where to find more information to improve your financial well-being
Please join us throughout the year to better understand how UMPIP can help you achieve your retirement goals.
Bishops Reconsider May 8 Special Session of General Conference
For Immediate Release
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Council of Bishops of The United Methodist Church met on Monday, March 22, 2021 in an additional meeting to consider pressing matters related to the Council’s work. After much conversation, the bishops reached a decision that in the best interest of the church at this time, they would cancel the Special Session of the General Conference which was set for May 8, 2021.
The bishops announced that they will dedicate their regularly scheduled April meeting to conversation based on results of listening sessions that are occurring and discern a possible need for a new timeline toward General Conference 2020 set for August 29 to September 6, 2022, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
At the April meeting, the bishops will also discuss ways to empower the work at the Jurisdictional and Central Conferences.
“Much has been learned over the past few weeks and the extended timeline will allow for even deeper listening by the bishops at the general church level but also in our residential settings,” said Bishop Cynthia Fierro Harvey, president of the Council. “We are thankful for the collaboration fostered with the Commission on General Conference and especially grateful for the work that had already begun in the planning for the Special Session,” Bishop Harvey added.
United Methodist Bishops Reconsider May 8 Special Session of General Conference
Media Contact: Rev. Dr. Maidstone Mulenga
Director of Communications – Council of Bishops
The United Methodist Church|
mmulenga@umc-cob.org
202-748-5172
www.unitedmethodistbishops.org
2021 Kaleidoscope – NCC Youth Event!
Hey Middle Schoolers (6th-8th grade), don’t miss out on Kaleidoscope this year, April 16-18th, the deadline to register for this event is March 28th! Space is still available, please check out the NCC Youth website at nccumc.org/youth/events/kaleidoscope for more information and to register.
2021 Global Vision – Conference Youth Event
The Global Vision registration deadline is April 4th. Please make sure to register before it’s too late!
Global Vision 2021 is open to students currently in 9th, 10th, 11th, or 12th grade. In addition to our social justice-focused seminars, we will spend the weekend enjoying fellowship at Camp Don Lee and engaging in traditional camp activities like swimming and sailing. Our weekend will include small group time, worship, and a service opportunity.
For more information and to register, please go to https://nccumc.org/youth/events/global-vision/
Local Church Internal Controls and Audit Online Workshop – March 25, 2021
You are invited to attend a free online workshop on Thursday, March 25, 2021, from 12:00 – 1:30 pm to review local church internal controls and audits. This workshop is specifically geared toward finance committee members and treasurers but all laity and pastors and invited and encouraged to attend. Register for the online event through the Event Registration link. Meeting materials and online meeting instructions will be emailed to registered participants prior to the meeting. We hope to see you on March 25!