Seminars
Join seminars focusing on all aspects of wholeness — spiritual, health, financial, and vocational — at no cost and in locations around the country. Our education programs have something for everyone, whether you are a plan member, retiree, spouse, or surviving spouse.
"I celebrate the retirement planning seminars the Board offers — they are outstanding!"
— Retired plan member
First Call, First Steps
For inquirers and candidates for ordination in the Church
This seminar provides information and tools essential to navigating the call process effectively. It helps seminarians who may seek calls in congregational ministry understand the importance of having benefits — and the impact such coverage can have on their future.
First Call, First Steps dates and locations
THRIVE
For plan members within 10 years of retirement and their spouses or surviving spouses
THRIVE (Thinking Retirement: Identity, Vocation, and Economics), a holistic retirement planning seminar, covers subjects such as financial planning and retirement healthcare options as part of a larger exploration of identity, health, and vocation in retirement.
Third Act Seminar & Luncheon
For retired plan members, surviving spouses, and guests
Third Act promotes lifelong learning by addressing a special topic around wholeness in retirement, which changes annually. Attendees break bread at a complimentary luncheon and enjoy fellowship with their retired colleagues.