Support for Your Own Money & Spiritual Journey
JOURNALING QUESTIONS
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How do you live out your spiritual
values in your financial life today?
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In the future, how would you change
the way you live financially? Why?
We'd love to hear your response to these
journaling questions. To share your thoughts,
email us.
The Woman's Book
of Money & Spiritual Vision:
Putting Your Spiritual Values into Financial Practice
Rosemary Williams' book has been
reissued with updates and a wealth of new information.
It's the perfect gift for yourself or someone you love.
Published by Inner Ocean, it's available at booksellers
or you can
order from us.
WORKSHOPS & EVENTS
Fairfield, CT: March 28, 2 pm;
Money & Spiritual Vision; book talk with Rosemary
Williams at Sacred Heart University Library, 5151 Park
Ave. Contact:
cioffim@sacredheart.edu.
Fairfield, CT: May 9, Noon;
Mother Power, luncheon talk by Dr. Jacqueline Plumez;
First Congregational Church, Eunoia Room, 148 Beach Rd.;
for reservations,
email us.
Niantic, CT: May 24; Women, Money &
Spirituality workshop at York Correctional
Institution (closed to the public).
Nazareth, KY: October 19-20;
Treasured Women - Integrating Values, Finances &
Spirituality, workshop at Sisters of Charity of
Nazareth; $85; contact Leslie Wilson 502-348-1551 or
email us.
Naples, FL: December 1; Women,
Money & Spirituality, workshop at Unity of Naples
Church; contact 239-775-3009.
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Message from Rosemary Williams
Let me begin by saying thank you to all of you
reading this letter. Your interest in the work of
Women's Perspective, your generous support and your
invitations to bring workshops and retreats to your
cities, enable this work to continue and flourish...
(More
from Rosemary about WP's new direction and planned
teleclasses...)
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5th International Women's Conference
Includes WP Workshop on Finances and
Leadership |
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Left: Kenya workshop participant joyfully
committing to start a local widows group.
Traffic was stopped in the streets of
Kisumu, Kenya as a gala parade kicked off
the 5th International Widows' Conference
this past November.
Widows are historically marginalized in
Kenya, but on this day hundreds of widows
proudly marched to build public awareness,
escorted by a brass band, drums and a police
motorcade. They were also honored as never
before by coverage in The Nation,
Kenya's national newspaper.
Continuing our relationship building with
women leaders in Africa, Women's Perspective
was among the presenters at the Conference,
where Rosemary Williams gave two workshops
on money, spirituality and leadership.
Rosemary encouraged the widows to see
themselves as the community leaders they
are.
"I was excited to hear the workshop
participants as they committed to using the
information they obtained at the Conference.
They planned to apply their new skills at
home where they will change lives for the
better with projects like tree planting and
farming partnerships," said Rosemary.
Among the highlights of the Conference
was the reading of a letter from U.S.
Senator Barack Obama, greeting the
participants and commending their leadership
and shared sense of purpose. (Read
Sen. Obama's letter.) |
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Update on the Mothers of St. Rita, Dunga,
Kenya |
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Left: Flooding swept away a vegetable garden
along with nappier grass for the cow,
leaving food in short supply.
Readers will recall that Bernadette
Otieno and the Mothers of St. Rita care for
HIV/AIDS orphans in the village of Dunga,
Kenya.
The winter 2006 rainy season was much
more intense than normal, leaving much of
Dunga under water. Many families were
sheltered temporarily at the local school,
which is located on relatively high ground.
As a result, the school was closed. The
village was cut off from other parts of the
country because flooding closed the road
between Nairobi and Kisumu.
Despite these setbacks, Bernadette
celebrates the excellent performance on
standard exams by the orphans in her care.
The children are able to attend school
thanks to the Mothers of St. Rita with
support from caring contributors.
If you would like to help rebuild some
homes that were destroyed or support some
children in school, please
email us. |
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Book Group Materials Available
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Left: The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth,
Kentucky, started with a book group which
later evolved into a transformational trip
to Belize. (Read
more.)
Bring together a few friends to encourage
one another in your journey of money and
spirituality. We'll provide the materials
you need to form a book group for our
easy-to-use workbook,
The Woman's Book of Money & Spiritual
Vision. For book group materials,
email us or call 203-255-3961.
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Intern Katie Phelan Joins WP
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Left: WP intern Katie Phelan.
We're delighted to welcome our new intern,
Katie Phelan. We'll let this energetic and
dedicated young woman greet you in her own
words:
Hello! I am Katie Phelan, Women's
Perspective's new intern. Currently, I am a
sophomore at Fairfield University majoring
in international studies with a potential
minor in politics. Not being an East Coast
native (I am from Madison, Wisconsin), I
have immensely enjoyed experiencing the East
Coast culture and ways.
It has been an amazing experience working
with Rosemary these past few months. Lately
I feel like a sponge with all the new,
interesting, and valuable knowledge I am
absorbing. I frequently find myself saying,
"Wow, I didn't know that," which is great
and I know will continue.
Already, I have met many extremely
interesting people and dabbled in an array
of different types of work. Women's
Perspective has allowed me to receive a
unique glimpse into the inner workings of a
non-profit organization and the invaluable
chance to experience the dedication and
passion that goes into its functioning. I am
so excited and feel greatly privileged to
have the chance to work at Women's
Perspective and look forward to many future
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WP Mourns Loss of Angela King, UN Official
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Left: Angela King at the UN.
We were saddened to learn of the death of
Angela E. V. King, the former Secretary-
General's Special Adviser on Gender Issues
and Advancement of Women. Ms. King was a
valued friend, who assisted Women's
Perspective in connecting with many women in
Africa.
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WP Wish List |
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We thank our many contributors for their
generous help. Right now, these are our
special needs:
- Volunteer grant writer to assist us
in identifying and applying for grants
from foundations and corporations.
- Airline frequent flyer miles. We're
grateful for the contribution of airline
miles that enabled Rosemary to travel to
Kenya for the Widows' Conference in
November!
- "Underwriters" for the WP email
newsletters.
If you can help, please call 203-255-3961
or
email us.
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