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Register Now for “Delivered to You”!

Active clergy– register for “Delivered to You,” which will take place November 8 and 9, 1:00 to 4:30 p.m., Central time. This dynamic virtual event will focus on the five dimensions of wellness (spiritual, physical, emotional, financial and social) with informative units on clergy taxes, navigating the world of healthcare, Wespath retirement plans, the results of the Clergy… Continue Reading→

CLERGY AND LAY: Student Loan Forgiveness Program Expanded

Effective July 1, 2021, eligibility rules for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program have been changed. This change creates a new opportunity for clergy members and other employees of not-for-profit organizations engaged in faith-based work to potentially have certain student loans forgiven under the PSLF Program. The PSLF Program is administered by the U.S. Department… Continue Reading→

Apportionments Workshop August 26, 2021

The Treasurer’s Office will hold an online workshop on Thursday, August 26, 2021, from 11:00 to noon on connectional giving and apportionment calculations.  Apportionment reports were emailed to pastors in July. We will review the reports and discuss how information is gathered, apportionments are calculated, and funding is used for ministry.  Please register for this… Continue Reading→

2022 Apportionment Reports Sent Via Email

The 2022 apportionment calculation reports, along with related statistical tables from 2020, were delivered via email yesterday, Wednesday, July 14, 2021. Senior pastors – please check your conference email account and share this information with any others who may need it within your church. If you have not received a copy of your report, or… Continue Reading→

Did You Have an Appointment Change?

Wespath will automatically send a generic form letter to participants who are changing appointments, which details their United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) contribution.  This will be helpful information to provide to your church treasurer so that they will know how much to withhold from your paychecks starting in July.However, there are two specific points… Continue Reading→

Local Church Online Giving – Ending August 31, 2021

Many individuals took advantage of giving online to their local church on the Conference website while staying at home during the worst parts of the pandemic. Since starting this program in March 2020, the Conference Treasurer’s Office has served 150 different churches and processed over $260,000 in tithes and offerings, depositing funds directly into church… Continue Reading→

Saving Grace Introductory Events Coming in July

Wespath wants to empower clergy and local church leaders to teach financial well-being skills to their congregations—and the wider community—so it is offering a pair of informational events about Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being. A biblically-based, Wesleyan tool, Saving Grace can help group leaders and participants reach financial well-being goals. Each event provides an overview of the… Continue Reading→

UPDATE: BCBS Settlement Notice

April 30, 2021: Wespath Benefits and Investments has shared information as an update to the recent notices our Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance plan participants may have received related to a class action suit against Blue Cross Blue Shield.  To read the information from Wespath, visit our Insurance webpage. For more information and to… Continue Reading→