Workshop 5: Money and Society Part of The Wi$dom Path In This Section Introduction From The Wi$dom Path It's easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing—that's the Lord's test. — Mahalia Jackson, gospel... Workshop-at-a-Glance From The Wi$dom Path Activity Minutes Opening 15 Activity 1: What Would You Do? 40 Activity 2: Guided Meditation 10 Activity 3: Creative Response 20 Faith in Action: Food... Spiritual Preparation From The Wi$dom Path What is your understanding of classism? When have you experienced or observed classism in your local community? In your congregation?... Opening From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 15 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle A chime or a small bell Newsprint, markers,... Activity 1: What Would You Do? From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 40 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Leader Resource 1, What Would You Do?... Activity 2: Guided Meditation From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 10 minutes Materials for Activity Leader Resource 3, Guided Meditation Meditative music and a music player Chime or small bell Preparatio... Activity 3: Creative Response From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 20 minutes Materials for Activity Newsprint, markers, and tape Paper, pens, and markers Art supplies such as clay (play dough), beads,... Closing From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 5 minutes Materials for Activity Chalice, candle, and lighter or LED/battery-operated candle. Taking It Home handout Preparation for... Leader Reflection and Planning From The Wi$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: Food Insecurity in Your Community From The Wi$dom Path Preparation for Activity Contact local food banks or food redistribution services and find out about volunteer opportunities they have for children, you... Alternate Activity 1: TED Talk – Income Inequality From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 25 minutes Materials for Activity Downloadable video of the TED Talk by Richard Wilkinson, “How Economic Inequality Harms Societies”... Alternate Activity 2: Inequality for All From The Wi$dom Path Activity time: 120 minutes Materials for Activity Inequality for All, a documentary film by Robert Reich (85:00) A computer with a projection screen,... Taking It Home From The Wi$dom Path It's easy to be independent when you've got money. But to be independent when you haven't got a thing—that's the Lord's test. — Mahalia Jackson, gospel... The Daydreamer From The Wi$dom Path Adapted from a traditional folk tale from India. Once upon a time long ago there was a man who made his living selling oil. He filled up large pots and... Leader Resource 1: What Would You Do? Profile Cards From The Wi$dom Path Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 2: What Would You Do? Situation Cards From The Wi$dom Path Printing This Handout Download a high-resolution copy of this Handout (PDF) for printing. Leader Resource 3: Guided Meditation From The Wi$dom Path Let’s take some time to relax and allow our imaginations to stretch. Guided meditation is a way of focusing so that your innermost thoughts and memories... Find Out More From The Wi$dom Path Delegates at the 2014 General Assembly in Providence, RI, selected "Escalating Inequality" to be the 2014-2018 Congregational Study/Action Issue (CSAI) ... PREVIOUS: Find Out More UP: The Wi$dom Path NEXT: Introduction Download all of The Wi$dom Path (Word) to edit and print.