Report changes
In lay employees' salary, status, and/or personal information.
Download the Participant Change Form 
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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