Tag: Benefits

Webinar: Explore Compass details

We continue to hear from clergy that they do not feel adequately informed about the new pension coming in January of 2026 called Compass. The first thing to say is… Continue Reading Webinar: Explore Compass details

What is Compass?

This month in 3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit, we ask: What does Compass stand for? Take a look here.

Wellness for all at AC

I love Annual Conference. It’s a chance to meet up with friends and colleagues I don’t see very often and to engage in debates around issues that truly affect our… Continue Reading Wellness for all at AC

Make changes to beneficiaries

This month in 3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit, we will explore how to update and add beneficiaries to your Wespath retirement account through Benefits Access online. It’s easy to do.… Continue Reading Make changes to beneficiaries

UMPIP Contributions Bill July 1

When I served in the local church, I often felt that I had adequately communicated information to the congregation. I’m sure you’re familiar with this perennial problem. It’s been shared… Continue Reading UMPIP Contributions Bill July 1

Clergy retirement changes begin soon

As we prepare for the new clergy retirement program in 2026 called Compass, we want to remind you of two things. First, we will begin collecting clergy contributions on July… Continue Reading Clergy retirement changes begin soon

We’re here for you

In seminary, my wife and I made friends with a couple from Hungary. The man is also a pastor and was studying abroad at our seminary. Years later, we took… Continue Reading We’re here for you

Check out the benefits website!

This month on 3 Minutes 4 Your Benefit, we explore our benefits website, detailing everything you can find there and explaining why you should bookmark it. Check it out.

Change to Delta Dental

We want to remind everyone that on January 1, 2025, we switched our dental and vision coverage to Delta Dental. Our vision network remains VSP, but it will be managed… Continue Reading Change to Delta Dental

New UMPIP Billing Process & Benefits Reminders

One thing I’ve learned so far is that I need to communicate more than I ever expected. Much of this job revolves around communicating with people. We switched to Delta… Continue Reading New UMPIP Billing Process & Benefits Reminders