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"It's like drinking a cup of justice, and justice can taste outstanding. Our fellowship has grown from 30 to 75 minutes and the only thing that has changed is the coffee we serve and LWR's endorsement of it."
- Pastor Timothy Bernard Messiah Lutheran Church Marquette, MI
The LWR Coffee Project is an innovative way to help people in need through Lutheran World
Relief. As Christians we can address a consumer dilemma by buying
coffee that is fairly traded. Through the project, farmers in Latin
America, Africa and Asia earn a fairer share of income, have access to
services that are otherwise unavailable, and gain a trading partner
they can trust, a fair trade organization called Equal Exchange. At the
same time, congregations in the U.S. enjoy fellowship and learn more
about the world, its economy and our part in it.
In
congregations, women's groups, youth, social ministry or hospitality
committees might sponsor the LWR Coffee Project. Then, as your parish
enjoys this high-quality coffee, take time to learn more about its
impact on the people who grow it. Read about small-scale farmers in the developing world and the
ways in which LWR is helping them. Discuss issues of social
justice in the global marketplace and take action in the spirit of
love. Long-term parish commitment has sustained LWR projects for more
than 50 years. With such commitment, we can also make a difference in
this new way.
Equal Exchange and Lutheran World Relief introduce new “Organic Sisters’ Blend” in honor of women around the world. To learn more see Project News.
LWR
works in relief and development in some 50 countries. Address: 700
Light St., Baltimore, MD 21230-3850, Tel: (410) 230-2700. Website: http://www.lwr.org.
For more information see:
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Interfaith Program 
