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Two Pension Plans

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Pension requirements for lay employees were established by General Convention in 1991. Two 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

Lay employees study

The Church Pension Group is conducting a church-wide survey of lay employees as authorized by General Convention in 2006.

The study supports Episcopal Church initiatives to address employment issues and examine whether pension benefits for lay employees should be made compulsory and be administered by a single provider. More

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

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