No one knows what tomorrow may bring, so anticipating financial needs for unrealized medical expenses can be difficult to navigate.
As UCC clergy, lay workers, or caregivers, planning for your needs may often fall to bottom of your list as your primary concern is those you serve. However, there is strategy and a Pension Boards’ health benefit for setting aside funds to help you meet unexpected healthcare costs — the Flexible Benefit Plan for UCC Ministries, also known as a Flexible Spending Account, or FSA.
The Rev. Fa Lane reflects on her experience in receiving a grant through the Christmas Fund after going through life-altering, financially challenging moments. She discusses the relief it provided her, the mental hurdles she faced, and advice for clergy members in similar positions.
Seven simple life-giving practices for a healthy you
By Barbara E. Livingston, D.Min., LMHC, DipACLM
It’s no secret that organized religion has been and continues to face many significant challenges. A common casualty of these times is that those serving in active ministries often experience what is commonly referred to as “career overwhelm” and are living life on the edges of burnout.
Notification Period for Employee Updates and Changes
Do you have a new employee beginning employment, or do you need to change an existing benefit for your employee(s)?
As you may know, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that everyone age 72 (73 if you reach age 72 after Dec. 31, 2022) take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) for the calendar year.
Rev. Jason Sisk-Provencio, Pastor, United Church of Christ in San Luis Obispo, CA, Pension Boards member, and participant in Ministers’ Financial Vitality Initiative, offers his reflections on the areas that impact clergy.
Prioritize your health and get the information you need to select the best health coverage for yourself and your loved ones. Upcoming fall enrollments include:
Health Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA), otherwise known as Flexible Spending Arrangements, are employer established savings accounts that allow you to contribute money you can use for IRS approved medical and dependent care expenses.
The Pension Boards' Investment Team recaps Climate Week NYC, the largest annual climate event that includes over 600 events and activities across the City of New York. The events provide information on the Pension Boards' work in the areas of climate change, sustainable investments, responsible investments, affordable housing, and the investments we manage on behalf of our members.