An ongoing project of Westminster's Peacemaking and Social Justice Committee is the Presbyterian Coffee Project. The Coffee Project is a way to help people in need while enjoying fellowship and an excellent cup of coffee. On the third Sunday of every month, members of Westminster's Peacemaking Committee sell coffee, tea, cocoa and other tasty treats in Westminster's West Narthex between services. As Christians we can address a consumer dilemma by buying coffee that is fairly traded. Presbyterian congregations that participate are supporting practices which help farmers in Latin America, Africa and Asia earn a fairer share of income. Those farmers work with a trading partner they can trust called Equal Exchange. For each case of coffee purchased through the project, Equal Exchange makes a contribution to the Presbyterian Small Farmer Fund which further supports coffee farmers and their families.

For more information, visit www.pcusa.org/coffee.

Heifer Ranch

Westminster is planning an Adult Mission trip in Fall 2006 at Heifer Ranch in Perryville, AR. Heifer Ranch is a hands-on learning center, providing education that promotes sustainable solutions to global hunger, poverty, and environmental concerns. Work projects may include construction of new buildings, renovating existing buildings, painting, gardening and many other types of ranch work. Educational components include a Heifer video, Ranch hayride and guided tour of our Global Village and World Map Activity.

There will be much more information available about this exciting mission opportunity in the months to come.