Vol. XX, Issue 30

June 17, 2021

Systems Unavailable Saturday, June 19

Due to system maintenance, Wespath Portal, Benefits Access Plan Sponsor Portal, Contribution Management, Institutional Investor Portal and the Comprehensive Benefit Funding Plan (CBFP) will be unavailable starting Saturday, June 19 at 10:00 a.m., Central time through Saturday afternoon to allow for system maintenance and updates. We apologize for any inconvenience this outage may cause.

Next Webinar in Your UMPIP Series Premieres June 23

United Methodist Personal Investment Plan (UMPIP) participants are encouraged to attend the next webinar in the Your UMPIP series, which will be held on Wednesday, June 23 at 1:00 p.m., Central time. Attendees will learn more about saving and investing with Wespath, including an overview of available contribution accounts and Wespath investment funds. Read the email invitation here.

Saving Grace Introductory Events Coming in July

Wespath wants to empower clergy and local church leaders to teach financial well-being skills to their congregations—and the wider community—so it is offering two informational events about Saving Grace: A Guide to Financial Well-Being. A biblically-based, Wesleyan tool, Saving Grace can help pastors and laity reach financial well-being goals.

Each event provides an overview of the curriculum and features presentations from the content experts featured in the Saving Grace videos. Clergy who successfully led groups through Saving Grace will also share their insights.

There will be two virtual events. Both events will cover the same material, so pick the date and time that best suits your calendar:

The registration fee is $15 for the first person and includes one workbook. Each additional person is just $10 more, and all registrants will receive a workbook.

Register here for the day that is best for you.

Reminder—July Benefits Delayed for New Retirees

Initial benefit payments for July 1 retirees are sent on the second business day of the month and generally arrive within three business days. Since banks are closed to observe the Independence Day holiday on July 5, payments will generally be available July 8 for retirees who are receiving payments electronically.

Participants retiring on July 1 were sent an eblast or postcard to notify them about the payment delay.

If you have questions, please contact the Retirement Team at 1-800-883-4078 or RetirementTeam@wespath.org, or your plan sponsor manager at 1-800-269-2244, ext. 4003.


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