In lieu of a description of the committee - the following document describes our philosophy on tithing both as individuals and as a community. The Tithing Out Committee deals with the group level tithing. If you are interested in being part of this committee, please contact the Fellowship office.

The Philosophy of Fellowship for Today Tithing

On A Personal Level

On the personal level, we are taught to tithe ten percent of our gross income to the source of our spiritual food be it a church, a group, or an individual. When we tithe we send out our loving energy and gratitude that then touches and enfolds the recipients. In this way we encourage others in their work and acknowledge that what they are doing has touched us at a deep spiritual level. Because all thought and intention is vibration, the thoughts and loving intentions of those we tithe to come back to us. We can often feel surrounded by the presence of their love.

Amalie Frank, spiritual mentor for many Fellowshipians tells us "As I learned more about tithing and the importance of the spirit of giving, I discovered that a closed fist can neither give nor receive. It becomes necessary to open the hand and the mind in order to nourish the attitude that leads to a spirit of giving. It is important to be ready to receive as well as to give. . . . We shall find that as we give with a willing heart and an open mind our thoughts of lack will disappear. We shall develop a consciousness of abundance. . . . Our abundance will be evident in every area of our life. As we step forth in faith and give the whole tithe, we shall reap the peace and joy and love and health and abundance that are our birthright as God's children." From "Reaping the Tithe" in Unity Magazine, 1964

On A Group Level

Tithing by a group such as the Fellowship for Today has a different dimension. We are not especially tithing to the source of our spiritual food but we are recognizing from the mission of the group or individual that their work has important spiritual dimensions usually in service to others. When we tithe to groups we are looking for those whose missions are consistent or supportive of the principles of the Fellowship for Today. Our tithing to other groups and our commitment to reach not only locally but beyond our own community takes the Fellowship's loving energy and sends it around the world! Tithing sets a vibration that reverberates throughout the universe linking us to the loving energy of other groups as the Fellowship honors these groups. In our tithing we encourage others to respond from the highest principles as they reach out to humanity. Through tithing we remain in and are part of this energy of compassion and love that tithing creates.

The ability to see how this tithe from the Fellowship affects our community and the world is vital to understanding the importance of tithing. It is not just money. It is the purpose and energy to help others, to encourage others, to inspire others to do more service. We look for others who embody the ministry of the Fellowship around the world and who share the highest vision for humankind and the environment and are involved in changing lives and helping others.

The tithing concept of the Fellowship for Today is unique. Most churches give back to their mother church or a missionary of their faith. We believe in the tithe of prosperity and have done this from the very beginning of the Fellowship for Today. This concept of tithing permeates the structure of the Fellowship for Today. As the Fellowship for Today is tithed to, so does the Fellowship for Today tithe to others.

Attached are several thank you notes from Tithing recipients.