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
The Defined Contribution Plan
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| DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLAN | View |
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| Participant Change Form (DC plan) |  |
| Employee Application | |
| Employer's Guide & Applications | |
| New 403(b) Regulations: Frequently Asked Questions | |
You can make contributions to this 401(a) and 403(b) plan through Fidelity. Your employer contributes a percentage of your salary.
You choose how to allocate your contributions among several investment choices. Benefits vary based on investment performance. Plan details
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The Defined Benefit Plan
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| DEFINED BENEFIT PLAN | View |
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| Guide to Benefits: Lay Defined Benefit Plan | |
| Reference for Administrators: Lay Defined Benefit | |
| Employee Application | |
| Employer Application | |
Only your employer can contribute. The plan assures participating employees a base pension benefit throughout retirement.
The amount of the benefit is determined at the time of retirement and will not decrease. Your employer makes contributions based on a percentage of your salary. Plan details
You may add to your retirement savings with the Retirement Savings Plan, a 403(b) investment vehicle.
Plan your retirement
Take advantage of CPG's conferences, consultations, and online tools to plan for your future. Details
The Church requires lay pensions
Pension requirements for lay employees were established by General Convention in 1991.