• New Benefits Access Coming This Weekend
• We received an email confirming delivery, and we’re checking it twice
• Virtual Clergy Event: Wespath Benefits and Investments "Delivered to You"
• November 2020 Monthly Investment Report
• Wespath Market Update

New Benefits Access Coming This Weekend

On December 9, we sent an e-blast to participants letting them know about the launch of the new Benefits Access this Saturday. Please remember we anticipate an outage occurring from Saturday December 12 at 4:30 a.m., Central time through early evening Saturday to allow for system updates. During this time the Wespath Portal, Benefits Access (participant and plan sponsor portals), Contribution Management, Institutional Investor Portal and the Comprehensive Benefit Funding Plan (CBFP) will be unavailable. We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may cause and will e-mail you once all systems are restored.

Important Things to Remember About the New Benefits Access

• Participants will have all their Wespath retirement, health, well-being, and life and disability benefit information in Benefits Access.
• Participants will log in to the new Benefits Access using their existing login credentials at benefitsaccess.org.
• HealthFlex/WebMD will still be available for HealthFlex participants and spouses in the first part of 2021. We will notify of a sunset date once a decision is finalized.
• This enhancement is not available on the Benefits Access app. A mobile-friendly view will be available on the Benefits Access website.
• The Benefits Access Portal for Plan Sponsors will not change.

We received an email confirming delivery, and we’re checking it twice

Tis the season to be tracking packages! We just want to make sure the main contact or CBO/treasurer of your annual conference received a complimentary kit for Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being. These kits were mailed the week of November 16.

The Saving Grace program is a new money management program that aligns biblical faith and personal finance. It is designed to help clergy and laity alike reach personal financial goals and achieve a sustainable financial life. This unique six-week curriculum encourages discussion around topics including earning, spending, debt reduction and charitable giving.

We recognize the instrumental role your organization plays in supporting financial literacy education for clergy and lay congregational leaders, and we greatly appreciate any time you can spend raising awareness of the program. To learn more about Saving Grace we encourage you to explore the following resources:

• The Saving Grace website
• A Saving Grace webinar that explains the course in the context of the challenges of the current pandemic, and how it might be used not only with your members but as an outreach tool for your community.
• The first Saving Grace video session

If you did not receive the complimentary kit, or for additional information, please contact your Wespath client relationship manager.

Virtual Clergy Event: Wespath Benefits and Investments "Delivered to You"

Wespath is excited to be hosting another "Delivered to You" educational event. This virtual event will bring education and five dimensions of well-being to all active clergy in their workplace/home space.

The Wespath meetings and events team has changed direction from live, in-person opportunities to offering a virtual event that will provide an energizing customer experience in a new and different way. Wespath Benefits and Investments "Delivered to You" will be hosted on Monday and Tuesday, February 8-9, 2021 and will be two half days—in the afternoon. The event will provide educational information that will inspire and encourage clergy of all ages and stages in ministry.

We are excited about this virtual event and hope you will help us promote it within your conference. We are grateful for your partnership in this adventure and for your ongoing support.

Registration is now open.

The registration fee is $49.00. The fee offsets the cost of an event Care Kit that will be delivered to each attendee who is registered in advance, to help them participate fully and enjoy the event more.

Check our website for more information and to invite your clergy to register today.

Thank you for your support as Wespath continues providing education to help clergy make informed benefit decisions and caring for those who serve.

November 2020 Monthly Investment Report

This week we share the November 2020 Monthly Investment Report. The full report and new Markets at a Glance video, featuring Brian Boyer, Wespath’s Director of Private Markets, are now available.

Wespath Market Update

Read our latest Wespath Market Update, a weekly investment summary that succinctly recaps economic and financial market activity for the prior week. If you, or others, wish to receive this email update, please send your contact information (name, email and organization) to InvestmentInfo@wespath.org.

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