Payroll, Benefits & Retirement
This page includes important information for managing employee payroll, enrolling and changing employee benefits, and preparing for retirement. If you have any questions about material found on this page, please contact Martha Smith, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, directly via phone at
(405) 232-4820 or via email at
MSmith@epiok.org.
2024 Payroll Due Dates
This document lists the due dates for submitting all documentation for payroll processing
If the Diocesan Office is responsible for processing payroll for your congregation, all of the following forms, unless otherwise stated, are required to establish their employment record.
Information Forms:
Clergy - New Hire Form Lay - New Hire Form
Employment Forms:
Please Note: The below forms may also be used for any pertinent changes throughout the year.
United States (Federal) I-9
United States (Federal) Employment Eligibility Verification
United States (Federal) W-4
Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate
*OPTIONAL* Oklahoma (State) W-4
*OPTIONAL* Oklahoma Employee Withholding Allowance Certificate
Please Note: Use this form if you would like a different amount withheld for the state of Oklahoma taxes than for federal taxes; or if you would like an additional amount withheld for the state of Oklahoma taxes.)
Paycheck Direct Deposit Authorization Form
Status Change Form (Excel file)
Use this form to notify the Diocesan Office of any changes in personal or employee information to ensure that all records (including benefits) are updated.
Employee Medical and Dental Benefits
Employee Pension Benefits
All pension benefits for eligible employees in our diocese are provided through the Church Pension Group and administered through Fidelity Investments.
If you have any changes to employee pensions, please contact Martha Smith, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, directly via phone at (405) 232-4820 or via email at MSmith@epiok.org.
Fidelity Investments: Once enrolled, you will be able to access your pension information and manage your account (including updating personal information, applying for personal pension loans, tracking your pension contributions, and more) through your account on www.fidelity.com or by calling them directly at (877) 208-0092.
Church Pension Group: Additionally, once enrolled, you can view a summary of your pension benefits information through your MyCPG account on www.CPG.org. You can also contact CPG directly by phone for questions regarding pensions, life Insurance, annuities, retirement savings, and disability at (866) 802-6333 or through the main customer service number at (800) 223-6602.
If you are nearing 65 or planning for retirement, please contact Martha Smith, Payroll & Benefits Coordinator, directly via phone at (405) 232-4820 or via email at MSmith@epiok.org.