Pension Plan

Learn about the benefits, accountability, and initiatives of the United Church pension plan.

How does your Pension Plan work?

Learn more about your defined benefit pension plan the United Church offers!
Go to Understanding your Plan Page→

Planning for Retirement?

Are you ready to retire? Learn more about getting your retirement journey started!
Go to Planning for Retirement Page→

Leaving your Employer?

If you're moving between pastoral charges or other participating employers, or leaving the United Church and don't plan to come back, you have options regarding your pension.
Go to Leaving your Employer Page→

Survivor Benefits? 

If you die before, or after starting your pension, your spouse, dependent children, or beneficiary may be entitled to a death benefit.
Go to Survivor Benefits Page→

Taking a Leave of Absence?

Members who are planning to take a leave of absence may have the option to purchase pension credit.
Go to Taking a Leave of Absence→

Who Governs the Plan?

The Pension Plan is subject to the oversight of the Executive of the General Council (GCE) and Pension Board and to regulatory requirements under the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) of Ontario where the Plan is registered.
Go to Governance Page→

Didn’t find what you were looking for? Here are some other Member resources.

Group Benefits

Learn about health, dental, and life insurance benefits as well as various programs available to members.
Group Benefits →

Retirement

Learn about the Group Benefits for Pensioners Plan and other resources available to retired members of The United Church of Canada.
Retirement →

Document Library

Get access to all Member forms and resources.
Document Library →

We’re here if you need us

Get answers to your pension or benefits questions and find out how to get in touch with us.

Learn More →
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