These Queries were read by Sarah during the presentation:<\/p>\n
From remarks at Chestnut Hill Meeting, Philadelphia, PA
\nBy Thomas Jeavons
\nJanuary 6, 2002
\n\uf0a8 Do we as individuals see giving to our
\nMeetings (and other Quaker bodies) as: An
\nobligation of membership? An opportunity
\nto express our commitment to Quakerism?
\nAn exercise that can be an expression of \u2013
\nand contribute to our growth in \u2013 faith? As
\nan expression of gratitude to God for all the
\nblessings we have? Some combination?
\nSomething else entirely?
\n\uf0a8 Do we as a Meeting community believe
\nmembers have an obligation to provide some
\nfinancial support to the Meeting, even if
\nonly a token amount for those who have
\nlittle to give? Do we believe members
\nshould make the Meeting a “charitable
\npriority?\u201d Are we willing to talk with one
\nanother about what levels of giving are
\nappropriate? If not, why not?
\n\uf0a8 Are we creating some safe spaces, and
\nproviding some support, for our members
\nand attenders to talk with each other about
\nand wrestle with questions and concerns
\nabout what should exist connections
\nbetween our faith and our money \u2013 not just
\nin relation to their giving, but in all aspects
\nof their lives? If not, should we, and how
\ncould we?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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