Mandatory lay employee pension system approved
With the 76th General Convention's approval of Resolution A138, the Church Pension Fund will now become the sole administrator of the lay pension system of the Episcopal Church. Read more about the lay pension system
Report changes
In lay employees' salary, status, and/or personal information.
Download the Participant Change Form 
Two pension plans for lay employees are available through the Church Pension Group:
Defined Benefit plan
Like the clergy pension plan, the Defined Benefit plan pools assessed employer contributions to provide an assured retirement benefit that does not fluctuate with the market.
Plan costs
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Defined Contribution plan
If you offer the Defined Contribution plan, your church organization contributes to this 401(a) and 403(b) investment vehicle for individuals. Employees may also contribute to their accounts. Benefits may vary based on investment performance.
Plan costs
Adoption Agreement due
To accept contributions to the Defined Contribution plan in 2010, CPG must receive an updated Adoption Agreement from each participating employer this year.