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Faith, Mountains, and the Economy

Event Date: August 8, 2019

Why come? AWARENESS witness the devastating effects of Mountain Top Removal mining on Wise County communities of Central Appalachia, dismantle stereotypes and build relationships LIFESTYLES make the connection between our energy demands and the earth’s limited resources ACTION become a part of the solution personally and politically Download flyer here For more information contact Mike Little   [Read More …]

WHEN EMPLOYERS SHARE THE WEALTH

“Treat others as you would like them to treat you.” Luke 6:31 The Jerusalem Bible – The longest shutdown in government history has left me thoroughly disgusted with the attitude of the politicians who are totally out of touch with the untold millions of Americans who live from paycheck to paycheck. These days we tend to hear a great deal about Income inequality, but not so much about the   [Read More …]

NEEDS, WANTS AND THE JOY OF GIVING

Each one should give what he has decided in his own mind, not grudgingly or because he is made to, for God loves a cheerful giver.”     2 Corinthians 9:7-8 The Jerusalem Bible It’s that time: time to budget for the year; time to make a giving plan. Why? Because it is too easy to leave giving until everything else is funded, and then to give nothing because there is nothing left. Who suffers   [Read More …]

Western North Carolina UMC Clergy Leadership Program

Event Date: May 1, 2019

Western North Carolina UMC Clergy Leadership Program Reynolds Ministries and Programs United Methodist Foundation of Western North Carolina, Inc. An immersion day at The Church of the Saviour, with a focus on connecting faith and money Wednesday, May 1st Festival Center 1640 Columbia Rd NW Washington, DC   [Read More …]

Greening Your Money: A Workshop

Event Date: February 23, 2019

You shall love God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your resources. Deuteronomy 6:4 Our faith traditions invite us to live out our values in the world in every aspect of our lives; but what is our money doing in the world on our behalf? What do the funds we have in savings or investments really support, and how can we ensure those dollars are helping to care for our   [Read More …]

Trip of Perspective: Haiti June 26 to July 3, 2019

Event Date: June 26, 2019

We’ll meet grassroots urban & rural leaders building inspiring, liberating community-based responses to systemic challenges. We’ll learn about Haiti’s culture, history and policies in relation to the US. Relationship-building and daily reflection will anchor our time together. In Port-au-Prince, we’ll be with dedicated young people from economically marginalized communities starting   [Read More …]

Meet Faith and Money Network Board Member Paul Taylor

As a small business owner, I was aware of the growing wealth of our family.  I was also committed to not letting affluence dominate my values and lifestyle.  What I have found most helpful in this struggle to maintain spiritual balance has been my association with Faith & Money Network.  Through trips of perspective, workshops, and wonderful personal relationships I have been helped to keep a   [Read More …]

GIVING IN UNCERTAIN TIMES

“Loving God is an intentional commitment to self-sacrifice for the well-being of others.”          Rev. Mike Slaughter 2018 was a year of uncertain times, and not just for the stock market which experienced the worst year since the recession. Certainly, that was and is the situation if your job is affected by Trump’s threatened tariffs or government shutdowns, as well as for retirees whose   [Read More …]