April 16, 2026 | Vol. XXV, Issue 16

Registration is now open for Live from Wespath, our annual no-cost virtual event for participants of Wespath-administered benefit plans on Wednesday, May 6 at 11:00 a.m., Central time. This year’s event brings a fresh, interactive format with live breakout sessions, giving attendees the flexibility and opportunity to explore the benefits and resources available to them to build a stronger understanding of their Wespath experience. Registration allows participation throughout this 2-hour event and access to recordings and resources. We encourage you to share this announcement with clergy and lay employees.

How you can help spread the word:

We are grateful for your continued support!

We were excited to see many of you in person at last week’s Conference Forum and HealthFlex Mini-Summit! Presentation materials from the events are available within the program.

Based on the feedback received during Conference Forum, we will postpone the broader online deferral announcement to Compass-eligible clergy until the week of April 20. This brief delay allows us time to incorporate several of your suggestions. We are actively working to refine the experience to better support you and your clergy, and ensure clarity as clergy navigate this new capability.

We appreciate your partnership in the development of this exciting new feature. Your input plays an important role in helping us strengthen our tools and resources.

Compass-eligible participants will receive a communication the week of April 20 announcing that the online deferrals feature is available to them in Benefits Access, along with guidance on how to get started. If you receive questions in the meantime, or need additional support, please feel free to reach out to your Client Relationship Manager.

Wespath’s 2026 virtual toolkit with information for your Annual Conference gathering is available.

The toolkit includes links to downloadable resources, including an overview of the new Compass clergy retirement plan (also available in Spanish and Korean) and 2027 HealthFlex plan design changes.

You can also order hard copies of the toolkit materials, as well as celebratory pins for retirees. Please allow up to 10 calendar days for delivery of materials.

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