- April 2, 2019
Spring News: Staff Voices – Why I Serve at Wisdom & Money
Rose Feerick When I graduated from college, I received a portfolio and I understood that I was rich. At that point, I had enough Christian formation to know that Jesus talked about economics. I had heard the stories in church from the time I was a child and I had...
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Spring News: Board Voices – Why I Agreed to Serve on Wisdom & Money’s Board of Directors
Nancy Thurston, Board Chair My doorway into this work started the year I turned 30, when I went to a Ministry of Money workshop in 1984. The words “ministry of money” meant nothing to me. But I spent the whole time in tears because for the first time I understood...
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Spring News: Looking Ahead to 2019
In January 2017 I began a survey of organizations to determine where we fit in the broader field of moving money in alignment with the Spirit for social justice. I gathered with organizations that worked with faith and social justice; with donor organizations dedicated to progressive philanthropy...
Read More - April 2, 2019
Spring News: Creating the Foundations for a Transformative Organization
By Rosemary Feerick Earlier this year, Wisdom & Money celebrated its second birthday. During these first two years, we have devoted significant time and energy to creating our organizational structures. For us, this “behind the scenes” dimension is integral to our mission because we...
Read More - December 14, 2018
Advent Hope
The following sermon was offered by Rose Feerick at Pescadero Community Church on December 9, 2018. Readings: Luke 3:1-6 Chant: Prepare Ye Luke 1:39-55 “If You Want” A Poem by Saint John of the Cross During Advent, my primary spiritual practice involves getting up before dawn so I...
Read More - December 12, 2018
Wisdom & Money Plan for 2019
Wisdom & Money’s Board of DIrectors met on December 12 to set our 2019 plan and budget. Details Retreats We will continue to gather our established Circles: the Bay Area Circle, the Boston Circle, and the Generational Women’s Circle. We will plan a second annual All Network...
Read More - November 16, 2018
Turkey Meditation
The turkeys are grazing on the lawn outside, having breakfast in silence. From time to time, one raises its head, mindful of my presence. They are circling the farmhouse, slowly. I have been watching them all weekend. In Native American spirituality, turkeys are a sign of generosity — as in...
Read More - November 13, 2018
All Souls Firing
I first had a sense of assistance from the other side when my maternal grandmother died. Along with my father, she had been for me an example of a life well prayed. I remember receiving a note from her in my freshman year at college. She told me that she...
Read More - December 14, 2017
Transformative Fundraising: Part 2 by Steven Bonsey
Has this ever happened to you? My telephone rings around supper time. When I answer, an unfamiliar voice asks for me by name. It thanks me for my past generosity. I am put on my guard. What do they want from me? The person on the other end of the...
Read More - December 6, 2017
Transformative Fundraising – Part 1 by Steven Bonsey
Some time ago when my wife Elisabeth suggested that we might join a transformative spiritual circle to talk about money with other people of wealth, I didn’t jump at the chance. I’d had experience with all sorts of small groups — group therapy, prayer groups, support groups — and I...
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