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The Reverend Money Digest
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The Weaponization of Money
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In this issue
The Weaponization of Money
Amplify Summit Schedule
Save the Date - Adult VBS!
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Money has long been a tool for power, but in today’s global economy, it is increasingly wielded as a weapon. The threat of a trade war between the United States, Canada, Mexico, and China -- marked by tariffs, sanctions, and currency manipulation -- illustrates how nations leverage financial systems to exert control over one another.
These economic battles don’t just affect governments; they ripple down to everyday people, raising prices on essential goods, destabilizing job markets, and exacerbating financial insecurity. When money is weaponized at the highest levels, it reinforces the reality that financial systems are not neutral—they are shaped by those in power, often at the expense of those with the least control.
So, how can individuals push back against this financial weaponization? Here are a two suggestions:
- Cultivate financial resiliency by investing in local and community-based economic systems. For example - buy local, bank local, and participate in mutual aid networks.
- Increase your financial fluency beyond personal finance. This helps you grow your understanding of how interconnected money is with politics, justice, and wellbeing.
If you are looking for a place to start - may I remind you that the Reverend Money Collective is a free online gathering space for faith-inspired leaders to connect around economic justice in its many forms.
Today we are hosting our first quarterly summit - which consist of an array of short workshops and sessions designed to help you consider how you might amplify your voice for justice. I invite you to explore the workshop offerings below and join us!
With Faithful Imagination,
Rev. Rayce J. Lamb, CFEI®
Founder, Reverend Money
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Thursday, March 6 at 12:00 PM EST
Faithful Influence: Engaging Social Media for Justice, Storytelling, and Impact
Workshop Summary For faith leaders working toward economic justice, social media can be more than just a platform—it can be a powerful tool for storytelling, advocacy, and mobilization. But how can we engage these digital spaces with intentionality, authenticity, and integrity? How do we share our stories in a way that honors our faith while lev...
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Thursday, March 6 at 1:00 PM EST
We All Bank. Here Is How You Bank For Justice.
Session Summary Every financial decision we make - no matter how small - has the potential to shape our communities and contribute to systems of justice (or injustice). This 30-minute live video session encourages you to consider how you might leverage your banking choices as a tool for economic justice. Objectives: Explore the impact of bankin...
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Thursday, March 6 at 2:00 PM EST
Amplifying Impact: Justice-Centered Grant Writing and Fundraising
Fundraising (including grant writing) is a complicated experience. Particularly when we want to be justice-centered in our own income, expenses, and philanthropy. And now we are engaging with individuals, foundations, endowments, and institutions who may not have much or any equitable systems and practices. Do we turn down funds when they may co...
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Thursday, March 6 at 3:00 PM EST
A Respite Moment with Emily Hedrick
Join Emily Hedrick the author of "How to Treat Your Body Like a Sacred Text: Reclaiming Your Voice from Toxic Religion" for a respite moment. This short 15 minute session is designed to help you check in with your body, take a breath, and find renewal. Emily Hedrick, MDiv. is a former Mennonite pastor turned resilience coach specializing in reli...
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Thursday, March 6 at 4:00 PM EST
Tending Your Stories with Lauren Graeber
Amplifying your voice often means amplifying your own stories, sharing yourself with the world. Let's meet that with compassionate reflection through writing, crafting words to return to when the work gets hard. Just 30 minutes. No writing experience is necessary and no sharing will be required! Lauren Graeber, MAEd, MDiv is a writing coach and ...
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Thursday, March 6 at 5:00 PM EST
Amplify Your Well-Being: Self-Care Through Creative Expression
Workshop Summary We often think of self-care as treating ourselves—watching a favorite show, scrolling social media, or indulging in something comforting. And while these can be enjoyable, they don’t always leave us feeling truly nourished. Too much passive consumption can even increase stress and fatigue rather than restore us. What if self-car...
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Thursday, March 6 at 7:00 PM EST
Keynote Talk: A Conversation with Angela Yarber
Join us for a thoughtful discussion on how faith leaders can reimagine social and economic impact beyond the walls of their organization with 8-time award winning author and founder of Tehom Center Publishing - Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber. This conversation, moderated by Rev. Rayce J. Lamb, the Founder of Reverend Money. Rev. Dr. Angela Yarber is an ...
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Save the Date for VBS!
Who doesn't love an adult V(alues) B(udgets) S(savings) experience? Save the date for this energetic learning experience designed to help you learn how to budget better and set savings goals that are realistic and in alignment with your values. Join the waitlist here to be among the first invited to register!
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Date
June 9, 10, 11, 12
TIME
7:00 - 8:00 PM EST
Location
Online (Pensight)
PRICE
$30.00
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