Prepare for 2026 with Clarity, Confidence, and Compass
Compass, the new retirement plan for United Methodist clergy, launches on January 1, 2026.
Join Wespath’s Benefits Educators for a live, interactive webinar to help you prepare for this transition with confidence. These sessions will provide an overview of the Compass plan and answer the most common questions we’ve received in 2025.
What You'll Learn:
In one hour, you’ll gain insight into key Compass features and updates, including:
- UMC Contributions: Who “UMC” refers to in your plan.
- Compensation Definitions: What “base pay” and “plan compensation” mean for your contributions and match.
- Investing Before and After Retirement: Strategies for managing your account.
- LifeStage Retirement Income: How this program helps you create steady income in retirement.
- Student Loan Provision: How the UMC match works for qualifying student loan payments.
- Investment Options: Learn about the upcoming Social Values Choice Fund available through LifeStage Investment Management starting January 2026.
Who Should Attend
These sessions are designed for:
- Clergy transitioning to Compass in 2026
- Church or conference administrators supporting plan participants
- Clergy seeking clarity on contributions, matching, or investments
Prefer Spanish? / ¿Prefiere español?
A Spanish-language Compass webinar will also be offered on November 19.
Si prefiere asistir a esta presentación en español, únase a nuestro seminario web de Compass en español el 19 de noviembre.
Register for a Compass Webinar
Reserve your spot today and take the next step toward understanding Compass.