Pastoral Relations

The United Church policy for processing payroll for ministry personnel in pastoral relationships earning more than $5,000 requires that the payroll be processed through ADP, the payroll service provider.

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Benefits Information Management and the Payroll Service

Once pastoral charges move to the payroll service, updates to the Pension and Benefit website are done by ADP.

Fees and Related Resources

Important information for treasurers and others administering the payroll, including FAQs and fees.

Latest Updates and Ongoing Support

This section is for pastoral charge treasurers, office administrators, and other support staff administering payroll through ADP Canada.

Payroll Service Background

Originating with the Compensation Project Report, this service responds to requests at the presbytery and Conference level to provide consistency in employment practices across all pastoral charges.

More Information

Read Connex for important news and updates from the Ministry and Employment unit at the General Council Office and the Permanent Committee on Ministry and Employment Policies and Services. Connex is for: members, retirees, treasurers, Ministry and Personnel committees, church boards, presbyteries, ministry personnel, and lay employees.

The Financial Handbook for Congregations, 2010 [PDF: 222 pp/1.9 MB] contains the pastoral charge payroll service processes. You can search the handbook for terms and headings. Order a print copy (to put in a 3-ring binder, not included) from UCRDstore.

ADP Forms Update

We have had to remove the ADP forms from the main United Church website. Forms related to administration of the payroll service, administered by ADP, are now on the Church Leadership Network. Click on the Conversations tab to view the categories of information and conversation. ADP forms are posted in both "General Council News and Resources" and "Church Finances."

Forms are also available from ADP. Call the dedicated United Church customer service line: 1-877-377-4784.

The Church Leadership Network is restricted to those who hold a leadership role in the United Church. It is very easy to join: simply outline your role at your pastoral charge, presbytery, or other mission site on the application page.

Contact Information

• ADP Client Services
  Tel: 1-877-377-4784
  Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. locally, Monday to Friday.
  Offices are located across Canada. Call wait times are lower on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
• General Inquiries
  Tel: 1-800-268-3781 ext. 3161
  E-mail: Ministry and Employment
• United Church Benefits Centre
  Tel: 1-866-859-5025
• Program Coordinator, Compensation
  Lee Corlett
  Tel: 1-800-268-3781, ext. 3118
  E-mail: Lee Corlett

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