From Mammon to Manna: Sabbath Economics and Community Investing
A DVD presentation featuring
theologian Ched Myers and financial advisor Andy Loving.*
Experience the workshop that has inspired hundreds of people to move millions of investment dollars "from Wall Street to Main Street," and hear compelling testimonies of economic discipleship. In six half-hour segments.
You can preview the DVDs at these links:
Ched Myers on Sabbath Economics http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TmSwvZGVU4g
Andy Loving on Community Investing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcauhTujQIc
Rick Kidd on investing in community and the Sabbath Economy http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zFKaMUog9jw&feature=channel
Download the free study guide, written by Susan Taylor, here.
To order the DVDs go to www.chedmyers.org. All payments must be made to Bartimaeus Cooperative Ministries.
(* The individuals doing business as Just Money Advisors are Investment Advisor Representatives of First Affirmative Financial Network, LLC (SEC File #801-56587, www.firstaffirmative.com). Just Money Advisors is not a registered entity and is not an affiliate or subsidiary of First Affirmative. First Affirmative is not involved in the sale of the DVDs.)
Recent work by SEC
members
Barry
Shelley in Solidarity
Economy I: Building Alternatives for People and Planet. Shelley's
chapter on "Reclaiming the Sabbath as a Vision of Solidarity
Economics" connects the sabbath vision from personal to community to the global
debt crisis. The work was originally presented to the 2009 US Forum on the
Solidarity Economy. The book of papers and presentations from that
gathering was published by the Center for Popular Economics.
Andy
Loving in Conspire, on
community investing as "The 21st Century Common Purse," preceded by
"Spoils of the Poor" by Ched Myers. Both pieces appear
in the summer 2010 issue on The Economy of God. Conspire is a magazine committed to building
relationships and nurturing those trying to follow the way of Jesus. It is
supported by a network of communities, groups, and individuals.
www.conspiremagazine.com
Douglas Clegg has produced a new CD, “Music of a Lifetime.” Douglas
creates passionate music about life, soul, injustice, and love, well suited to
folks committed to Sabbath Economics work and life. Clegg is supported on this
album by the warm vocals of SEC member Kate
Wallace. Douglas' and Kate's music inspired
the SEC gathering in Chicago a few years ago.
www.dougclegg.net
The Sabbath Economics Collaborative
The Sabbath Economics Collaborative is a membership-based network that e
ncourages cooperation and communication among theologians, economists and activists who are working with contemporary issues of faith and economic justice.
We are committed to:
The SEC hosts gatherings, trainings, conversations, and workshops and promotes members' collaborative efforts. Check back to this web page to get more information about upcoming workshops, etc.
The primary communication vehicle is this dedicated website. Check back often for new updates. Questions? e-mail us: info@sabbatheconomics.org.
