In a few short weeks the Church Pension Group will provide an excellent educational opportunity designed to increase financial wellness for all church employees. The lay conference will take place Monday, June 6 and the clergy conference will be Tuesday-Wednesday, June 7-8. 

I encourage all clergy and lay employees to attend the day specifically geared toward them. Spouses are also welcome to attend, free of charge. My office will be closed on Monday, June 6 to accommodate every single staff person's attendance. I urge you to do the same. 

Topics to be covered in both programs include financial goal-setting, allocating assets to balance risk and reward, saving for major expenses, effectively paying down debt, planning for retirement, maximizing pension plan benefits, and understanding the resources available.  

LAY Planning for Tomorrow
Monday, June 6
9 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. 
Hotel Karlan  (Formerly Doubletree San Diego Golf Resort)
14455 Penasquito Dr., San Diego, CA 92129

I hope you will encourage lay participation by offering a paid day for personal development. To register please click here.

CLERGY Planning for Tomorrow
Begins: Tuesday, June 7 at 9 a.m. (Please note that this is voting day; may I suggest that you vote by mail this year?)
Ends: Wednesday, June 8 at 1 p.m.
Hotel Karlan (Formerly Doubletree San Diego Golf Resort)
14455 Penasquito Dr., San Diego, CA 92129

Financial wellness is an important component of our self-care. Whether you are just beginning your ministry or nearing retirement, CPG provides actionable information that can help clergy members improve our financial skills. To register please click here.

I hope you and your employees will attend this important event.

Faithfully,
The Rt. Rev. James R. Mathes
Bishop, Diocese of San Diego