Workshop 4: The Many Meanings of Money Part of The Wi$dom Path In This Section Introduction From The Wi$dom Path We can tell our values by looking at our checkbook stubs. — Gloria Steinem This workshop considers the many ways money influences our choices and... Workshop-at-a-Glance From The Wi$dom Path Activity Minutes Opening 10 Activity 1: The Flow of Money 10 Activity 2: Special Money 10 Activity 3: Money Talk in the Congregation 30 Activity 4: Luck... Spiritual Preparation From The Wi$dom Path Take a few minutes to reflect on your answers to the questions posed in the Opening and share your responses with your co-facilitator or a trusted friend. Opening From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or an LED/battery-operated candle A chime or a small bell Newsprint, marke... Activity 1: The Flow of Money From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Prepare and post two sheets of newsprint, each wi... Activity 3: Money Talk in the Congregation From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 1, Case Study – East Red Velvet UU Fellowship Handout 2, Healthy Communication Practices... Activity 2: Special Money From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 1, Special Monies Posted newsprint sheets from Activity 1 Preparation for Activity Read... Activity 4: Lucky Money From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Story, Sam and the Lucky Money Newsprint, markers, and tape Writing and drawing paper, and pens and... Closing From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle Taking It Home handout A copy of Singing the... Leader Reflection and Planning From The Wi$dom Path Make time for reflection and discussion with your co-facilitator after the conclusion of the workshop. Consider these questions: What worked well in... Faith In Action: Lucky Money Choices From The Wi$dom Path Description of Activity Challenge one another to keep track of purchases for a single week. Ask each person to look over purchases with a critical eye,... Alternate Activity 1: Letter to My Dad From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 3, Letter to My Dad Newsprint, markers, and tape Preparation for Activity Review and make copie... Alternate Activity 2: Money Talk at Home From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Handout 4, Case Study – The Miller Family Handout 2, Healthy Communication Practices Preparation for... Taking It Home From The Wi$dom Path We can tell our values by looking at our checkbook stubs. — Gloria Steinem Think about your money inflow and outflow. Create a pie chart of where you... Sam and the Lucky Money From The Wi$dom Path Sam and the Lucky Money, text copyright © 1995 by Karen Chinn. Permission arranged with Lee and Low Books, Inc., New York, NY 10016.... Handout 1: Case Study – East Red Velvet UU Fellowship From The Wi$dom Path East Red Velvet UU Fellowship is in the midst of budget planning for the next program year. Each committee was asked to submit a budget request for... Handout 2: Healthy Communication Practices From The Wi$dom Path Listen attentively to what others are saying. Be willing to discuss difficult issues. Use “I” language. Stay connected through conflict. Don’t... Handout 3: Letter to My Dad From The Wi$dom Path By Tyrone Boucher, from his website, Enough: The Personal Politics of Resisting Capitalism. Used with permission. Hey Dad, Thank you so much for your... Handout 4: Case Study – The Miller Family From The Wi$dom Path The Miller family is facing some financial challenges. The oldest child is applying to private colleges with tuition costs that will add a significant... Leader Resource 1: Special Monies From The Wi$dom Path From “The Social Meaning of Money: 'Special Monies',” by Viviana A. Zelizer, The American Journal of Sociology, vol. 95, no. 2, September 1989. Special... Find Out More From The Wi$dom Path Congregational systems theory: UU University 2006, Part 2: Congregations as Emotional Systems (video). Peter Steinke, Healthy Congregations, A Systems... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: The Wi$dom Path NEXT: Introduction Download all of The Wi$dom Path (Word) (PDF) to edit or print.