Information for Treasurers of the Presbyterian Church in Canada, including Remittance and Policy Forms, MQI Calculation Worksheets, Pension Adjustment Formulation worksheets, the new Treasurers Guide to Pension and Benefits resource and more.
Resources
A printable resource that provides quick information on day-to-day jobs and tasks that treasurers, congregations and other employers complete.
An information package for Treasurers that provides up-to-date resources, including: Maximum Qualifying Income (MQI), Pension and Benefit Rates, Minimum Stipend and Allowance Schedule, Remittance forms and more.
Forms
Please download, complete and print your remittance form to send with your cheque in the mail. If you have a member, the Member ID must be included. If there is no member at your congregation, just leave this section blank. Remittances are required each month. We are happy to accept post-dated cheques. A reminder that cheques cannot include funds meant for Presbyterians Sharing or Health & Dental payments – which require separate cheques and remittance forms/invoices be sent. If you would like to save on postage costs, cheques and forms can be mailed in the same envelope.
- Remittance Form for Pension – For Congregations (old green form)
- Remittance Form for Pension – For Other Employers (old purple form)
Automatic Withdrawal Authorization Form
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- Complete this form to have Health and Dental (H&D) invoice payments and Pension remittances automatically withdrawn from your bank account according to our payment schedule.
Pulpit Supply Insurance for 2025
Congregations may apply for pulpit supply insurance where a professional church worker has been established by its Presbytery. Pulpit supply insurance is paid when the professional church worker is unable to work due to illness or accident. Pulpit supply insurance for 2025 provides $200, plus travel ($25), per Sunday for a maximum of 17 weeks.
Pulpit Supply Insurance for 2026
Congregations may apply for pulpit supply insurance where a professional church worker has been established by its Presbytery. Pulpit supply insurance is paid when the professional church worker is unable to work due to illness or accident. Pulpit supply insurance for 2026 provides $205, plus travel ($25), per Sunday for a maximum of 17 weeks.
Maximum Qualifying Income and Rates
2026 Maximum Stipend and Allowance Schedule
The Minimum Stipend and Allowance Schedule for 2026 will be as follows:
- 2026 Minimum Stipend and Allowance Schedule
- 2026 Maximum Qualifying Income, Member Pension and Group Insurance Rates, and Health and Dental Premium: Outlines the current rates and Maximum Qualifying Income. Includes formulas to calculate payroll deductions.
Pension Adjustment Formula and Calculation Worksheet
Please use this information to calculate the Pension Adjustment (PA) for members of the Presbyterian Church in Canada Pension Plan. The PA is based on contributions remitted and the member’s qualifying income, up to the maximum qualifying income (MQI). This information is required when preparing your member’s annual T4.
MQI Calculation Worksheets
| 2026 Calculation Worksheets (Without Tax) |
For Congregations in Ontario |
For Congregations in Manitoba |
For Congregations in Quebec |
For Employees Working Less Than Full Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ordained | Ordained | Ordained | Ordained | Ordained |
| Non-Ordained | Non-Ordained | Non-Ordained | Non-Ordained |
Policies
Maternity and Parental Leave Policy of The Presbyterian Church in Canada
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- *Please contact our office prior to the leave commencing
- Continuation of Pension and Group Benefits Form – Members must complete this form prior to leave declaring their decision to stay in / suspend participation in both the pension plan and group life insurance benefits. Members can choose to opt to stay in one and not the other. Regardless of their choice, health and dental coverage will be maintained.
- Congregations may apply for maternity or parental leave reimbursement when a member of the group benefit plan claims maternity or parental leave top-up.
- Maternity and Standard Parental Leave – Top-Up Claim form – For employees taking a maternity or standard parental leave.
- Extended Parental Leave – Top-Up Claim form – For employees taking extended parental leave.
The Sick Leave Policy outlines the sick leave provision for professional church workers.
The Sick Leave Policy Infographics provide a simplified, visual version of the policy for both professional church workers and presbytery clerks & congregations.
GuidanceResources Online Registration Instructions
How to register:
1. Go to guidanceresources.com and click the Register tab on the home page.
2. You will then be asked to enter your Organization Web ID: COM589
3. On the next page, you will be asked to enter the first five (5) characters of the name of your organization: Presb. When you’ve finished, click the Submit button on the bottom of the page.
4. On the next page, you will be asked to select your organization – Presbyterian Church in Canada – from a drop-down menu. When you have finished, click the Submit button at the bottom of the page.
5. You will then be asked to enter a User Name and Password. Both can be anything you would like but should be something you will remember. The User Name (often your name) must be at least six characters long and should have no spaces (ex. joesmith). The Security Questions are meant to prompt you if you forget your password. Make sure that you complete all required fields. When you’ve finished, click the Submit button at the bottom of the page.
6. You should now be registered on the website. If you have any problems registering or logging in to GuidanceResources Online, email Member Services at .