Compass Information
Wespath is committed to assuring participants are well-informed about the new Compass retirement plan, which becomes effective January 1, 2026. Wespath’s Compass overview handout is now available in three languages:
These documents are also available on Wespath’s website, including the General Conference Compass page, Retirement Plans page, and as part of the 2024 Annual Conference virtual toolkit.
Wespath’s General Conference Resources
Wespath offers many resources to help you learn about their legislation. View Wespath’s General Conference page to access handouts, videos, and other information about Wespath’s petitions and rationale.
The webpage features special sections, including:
- Compass information
- Sustainable investing
- Comprehensive look at all Wespath petitions
- Videos on multiple topics
Clergy Compensation Calculator
Want to know how much to budget for your church’s pension costs? The Clergy Compensation Calculator on the Treasurer’s Office Pension website can provide the answers you’re looking for. This tool performs the mathematical functions of the Clergy Compensation Worksheet without interfering with official compensation reports. Pastors, Finance Committee and SPRC members (anyone, really!) can run any number of compensation package scenarios to learn how different choices will impact the church’s pension budget line items and the pastor’s pension-related payroll withholdings. For questions, contact JoAnna Ezuka, Benefits Coordinator, at jezuka@nccumc.org.
Missed an online seminar? Want to view a past training?
Check out our Stewardship and Financial Wellness pages to watch videos from these events, and more!
UMPIP Automatic Features
Considering withdrawing your retirement money to meet a current financial need? The United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) is designed to provide retirement income. During difficult economic times, however, participants may feel forced to access these funds to relieve immediate financial obligations. This article describes and compares two methods of withdrawing money from your UMPIP account prior to retirement.
The New and Improved Benefits Access
Recent updates to the design and navigation of Benefits Access make it easier to use on your computer and mobile devices. With the new Benefits Access, you will still enjoy the improved site design and navigation with the added ability to see a summary of all your Wespath benefits. Benefits information will be right at your fingertips, whether you’re at home or on the go.
The way you log into Benefits Access will stay the same. Simply use your current Benefits Access login credentials at benefitsaccess.org. Not registered yet? Sign-up today!