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COMMISSION ON
EQUITABLE COMPENSATION

The Commission on Equitable Compensation (CEC) of the Upper New York Annual Conference advocates for fair compensation and benefits for full-time clergy. It recommends minimum compensation standards, administers salary supplement grants, provides advisory resources, and develops arrearage policies to help ensure churches can adequately support their pastors.

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COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION GOALS

Our goal is to help churches, even struggling ones, provide adequate compensation, allowing clergy to focus on ministry, and moving congregations toward financial health.

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COMMISSION ON EQUITABLE COMPENSATION GRANT APPLICATION

The Equitable Compensation Grant provides salary assistance to eligible churches with a pastor under full-time appointment or an elder serving under a part-time appointment. Applications for the January–June 2027 grant period are due October 28, 2026, and must include all required documentation.

UPCOMING MEETINGS

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HAVE QUESTIONS?

Contact Teddi Urriola 
Commission on Equitable Compensation Chair
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