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Benefits Lunch and Learn

Location: Online via zoom

Lunch And Learn

Ever wish you knew more about clergy taxes, or housing allowances, or why gravity is so unforgiving? Well, we may not be able to help with the last one, but if you want to know about BENEFITS, keep reading!

Our Conference Benefits officer, Cheryl Weaver, will be hosting a monthly “Lunch and Learn”.  Each month we will spend some time learning about the different benefits that are available to clergy and lay employees of the Conference. There will be time for questions as well.

Questions? Contact NIC CBO, Rev. Cheryl Weaver.


Upcoming Events

No registration needed.

Zoom link

  • August 20, 11:30 a.m. Getting ready for Charge Conference from a Benefits Perspective
  • September 17, 11:30 a.m. Compass, One More Time
  • October 22, 11:30 a.m. HealthFlex Open Enrollment
  • November 19, 11:30 a.m. CPP, What is it exactly? Wespath presenter, Carrie Persavale
  • December 10, 11:30 a.m. – SPECIAL Advent Worship

Previous Events

What are all those extra benefits about (Virgin Pulse, Omada, etc.)?
Wed., Sept. 25, 2024 - 11:30 a.m. 

Todd Creviston from Wespath will help us understand them and how they can benefit our health and
well-being.

Health Insurance Options
Wed., Oct. 23, 2024 - 11:30 a.m. 

Open Enrollment is coming...... what are the plans and how do I choose?

Getting Ready for Tax Season
Wed., Nov. 20, 2024 - 11:30 a.m.

What clergy need to know about taxes.

Spiritual Health
Tues., Dec. 17, 2024 - 11:30 a.m.

A very special lunch and learn time dedicated to Spiritual Health. We will celebrate Advent and take a breather from the busyness of the season.

New Year, Same You! Non-resolutions for better mental health
Wed., Jan. 15, 2025 - 11:30 a.m.

Heart Health
Wed., Feb. 12, 2025 - 11:30 a.m.

Compass and Clergy Finance 101
Wed., April 23, 2025 - 11:30 a.m.

An overview of the new retirement plan, Compass, and Clergy Finance 101- how exactly am I going to be able to afford to put more money away for my retirement?

Benefits Q&A
May 21st at 11:30 a.m.  

We will gather on Zoom and I’m taking your questions about benefits. I will also share what’s coming up at Annual Conference for a vote regarding our benefit policies. No registration!  
Send your questions in advance to Rev. Cheryl Weaver, Conference Benefits Officer.

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