The UCC Coffee Project is a new way for your congregation to join hands with communities in the developing world. As Christians we can address a consumer dilemma by buying coffee that is fairly traded. Through the project, farmers and their families gain more control over their lives, earn a fairer share of income, have access to credit and technical support, and gain a trading partner they can trust, a fair trade organization called Equal Exchange. At the same time, your congregation can begin to learn about the impacts of our consumer habits and how to advocate for more just global economic policies for coffee producers, small farmers, and workers throughout the world.

In your church, a women's, men's or youth group, or social action committee can sponsor the UCC Coffee Project. Then, as your congregation enjoys this delicious coffee, take time to learn together about its impact on the people who grow it. Read about the lives of coffee farmers and their families, discuss issues of justice in the global marketplace and take action in the spirit of love.

The UCC Coffee Project is a partnership of the UCC Justice and Witness Ministries (JWM) and Equal Exchange. JWM, one of the four Covenanted Ministries in the United Church of Christ, empowers individuals and local congregations across the nation to do advocacy for justice in their communities and in the world.

Introduction to Fair Trade, Equal Exchange, and the UCC Coffee Project (PowerPoint presentation, 2.6Mb)

See what you can do to be part of the United Church of Christ Coffee Project.

How to Order

ON THE WEB:
The easiest way to order for your congregation, office or organization is on the web at the Interfaith Web Store.

BY MAIL OR FAX:
Download an order form for the United Church of Christ Coffee Project (in pdf format):

To receive an order form and information in the mail, e-mail your address to interfaith@equalexchange.coop.

QUESTIONS:
Please e-mail interfaith@equalexchange.coop, call 774-776-7366, or write to us.

Equal Exchange offers a full line of fairly traded coffees in bulk whole bean, packaged whole bean and drip grind, percolator grind and pillow pack varieties, as well as fairly traded teas and cocoa products.