How do I join the Corporation?
In order to become a Contributor to the Corporation you must be:
An application to join is available here. Fill out the application, download it and mail/email it to the address below.
Once your application is complete, then mail it with a check for your first $18 annual contribution to:
Corporation for the Relief of Widows and Children
217 East 70th Street
Box 1801
New York, New York 10021
When am I vested?
A Contributor must satisfy all of the requirements (above) throughout the period from the date s/he becomes a Contributor until October 1 of the year when such Contributor’s fifth annual contribution is due; such Contributor’s Vesting Period shall end on the fifth anniversary of the date when such Contributor’s first annual contribution was received.
Thereafter, the Contributor is vested and may move from the State of New York and a Diocese of the State of New York, but must remain in Good Standing, pay the annual contribution, and remain employed in the active service of the Church receiving annual compensation for such service to the Church that is at least equal to the "Hypothetical Minimum Compensation" as determined by The Church Pension Fund for purposes of The Church Pension Fund Clergy Pension Plan as in effect at such time.
Need further information? Email to: widowscorporation@gmail.com
In order to become a Contributor to the Corporation you must be:
- Under 65 years
- You do not have to be married at the time you join.
- Canonically resident in a Diocese of the State of New York
- Employed in the active service of the Church in the State of New York
- Receiving annual compensation for such service to the Church that is at least equal to the "Hypothetical Minimum Compensation" as determined by The Church Pension Fund for purposes of The Church Pension Fund Clergy Pension Plan as in effect at such time.
- Complete the application and pay the first annual contribution of $18
An application to join is available here. Fill out the application, download it and mail/email it to the address below.
Once your application is complete, then mail it with a check for your first $18 annual contribution to:
Corporation for the Relief of Widows and Children
217 East 70th Street
Box 1801
New York, New York 10021
When am I vested?
A Contributor must satisfy all of the requirements (above) throughout the period from the date s/he becomes a Contributor until October 1 of the year when such Contributor’s fifth annual contribution is due; such Contributor’s Vesting Period shall end on the fifth anniversary of the date when such Contributor’s first annual contribution was received.
Thereafter, the Contributor is vested and may move from the State of New York and a Diocese of the State of New York, but must remain in Good Standing, pay the annual contribution, and remain employed in the active service of the Church receiving annual compensation for such service to the Church that is at least equal to the "Hypothetical Minimum Compensation" as determined by The Church Pension Fund for purposes of The Church Pension Fund Clergy Pension Plan as in effect at such time.
Need further information? Email to: widowscorporation@gmail.com