By David H. Messner, Gail Forsyth-Vail, Patricia Infante
© 2013; 2021 Unitarian Universalist Association, Boston, MA
By Patricia Infante and David H. Messner; Developmental Editor: Gail Forsyth-Vail
The Wi$dom Path comprises twelve 90-minute workshops, arranged around three themes: Money and Self; Money and Society; and Money, Spirit, and Life. Participants build awareness of their own “money story” and explore their own attitudes and experiences with money. They explore the ways in which money connects us with others, including issues of classism and economic justice as well as money issues in congregational life, then delve into ways to align faith, values, and a sense of a life calling with their financial ways of being.
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Acknowledgments
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We gratefully acknowledge: the generosity of the members of the UUA President’s Council, which made this program possible. the members of the President’s Council Task Force whose worked shaped the vision for the project: Dan Boyce, co-chair Rev. Makanah Morriss, co-chair Laurel Amabile Joan...
Preface
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The Wi$dom Path: Money, Spirit, and Life began as an idea shared by members of the Unitarian Universalist Association President’s Council....
Program Structure
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The Wi$dom Path, like most adult faith development programs, begins with participants’ own stories. It then offers a widening exploration of the ways that money influences our personal lives and relationships, the broader society, and the world....
Leader Guidelines
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Facilitators should be attentive to the different life experiences and knowledge participants bring to the group, particularly if the group spans a wide age range. Help the group share the floor respectfully and honor all members’ individual contributions and questions. Assume diversity,...
Implementation
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It is possible to present this program in sequential sections: Workshops 1-3 (Money and Self); Workshops 4-7 (Money and Society) and Workshops 8-12 (Money, Spirit, and Life).
Facilitator Feedback Form
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We welcome your critique of this program, as well as your suggestions. Thank you for your feedback! Your input improves programs for all of our congregations....
Participant Feedback Form
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