The Treasurer’s Office will hold an online workshop on Thursday, January 21, 2021, from 11:00 to noon on Clergy Tax Reporting.  We will cover how to complete a clergy W-2 and some of the differences between clergy W-2s and those for lay staff.  We will also discuss who should receive a W-2 versus a 1099 tax… Continue Reading→

LifeWorks by Morneau Shepell, a partner with MetLife, has opened a Crisis Support Line for anyone in the community in need of emotional support. Pastors, lay members, or any community member can call the Crisis Support Line 24/7 at 1-877-757-7587. By calling, individuals will receive professional emotional support and/or referral to community resources. This resource is… Continue Reading→

On December 22, 2020, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2021 standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. Beginning on Jan. 1, 2021, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups, or panel trucks) will be: 56… Continue Reading→

All participants in the NC Conference BCBS health plan are encouraged to register for the Blue Connect portal before December 31, 2020.  This portal gives participants access to digital ID cards, claims, benefits and wellness information.  The 2020 physical ID cards are required in order to register.  The new year ID cards are in the mail now,… Continue Reading→

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccines from Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna have been submitted to the FDA for emergency use authorization (EUA), and Oxford-AstraZeneca is anticipated to submit for EUA soon. Once the vaccines are available, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) will cover the cost of vaccination with no cost-sharing to… Continue Reading→

Wespath will host another “Delivered to You” educational event on Monday and Tuesday, February 8-9, 2021 and will be two half days—in the afternoon.  The event will provide educational information that will inspire and encourage clergy of all ages and stages in ministry. Registration is now open. The registration fee is $49.00. The fee offsets the cost of an… Continue Reading→

In order to receive credit for 2020, apportionment and advance specials payments must be received in the Conference Treasurer’s Office by Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Click here for more details and mailing instructions. To check your church’s balance, visit our District Remittances page to view reports, which are updated daily as payments are posted. If you notice a… Continue Reading→

Participants in the Conference group insurance plans wishing to make changes to their 2021 elections have through Thursday, December 3 to complete this online form. There is no action needed on the part of participants who want their 2021 elections to remain the same as their 2020 elections (EXCEPTION: Flexible Spending Accounts must be re-established anew… Continue Reading→

Join us Tuesday, December 1 from 1:00pm – 2:00pm, Eastern Time UMPIP is a popular investment plan for clergy and laity in the United Methodist Church. Learn about how the plan works, how your funds are invested and more from the Wespath Benefits Education team. Webinar attendees will be:Empowered with the understanding needed to make retirement… Continue Reading→