What is St. James doing?
On the recommendation of the Social Concerns Committee, our Pastoral Council has decided to switch to fairly traded coffee for parish functions. We have already received our first order through Equal Exchange’s Interfaith Program. Next time you stop by Sunday morning coffee hour or attend a Community Life Committee event, look for the Equal Exchange poster or the bright yellow bag by the coffee pot. These will remind you of our parish commitment to solidarity with our brothers and sisters who have not been blessed with the abundance we enjoy in Rocky Hill. What can you do? Look for the “fair trade seal” next time you buy coffee. Ask your favorite coffee shop if the coffee you’re drinking is fair trade. Learn more about fair trade by asking to see the Equal Exchange pamphlet next time you stop by coffee hour. Visit the Interfaith Program website at www.equalexchange.com/interfaith. Watch the weekly bulletin for fair trade updates and opportunities to purchase coffee, tea, and hot chocol
