Buy Fair Trade Coffee Fair Trade is a trading partnership based on dialogue, transparency, and respect that seeks greater equality between all involved.  Fair Trade organizations (backed by consumers) support producers with fair compensation, technical and capital assistance, raise public awareness, and campaign for changes in the rules and practices of international trade.  The Presbyterian Coffee Project is one way to support Fair Trade.  You can easily order Equal Exchange’s Fair Trade coffee and tea by contacting Winston Barham.  Please send email to barhawk at gmail dot com with subject ‘coffee ordering’.  Purchasing these quality products ensures that more of the money you spend on coffee and tea reaches the hardworking farmers who actually grow them. Every cup you serve or enjoy is a cup of justice!  (More info on PC(USA) Just Trade website:  http://www.pcusa.org/trade/ or specifically on coffee: http://www.pcusa.org/coffee/ )

Take a stand against predatory lending.

The Presbytery of the James is working to end predatory loan practices, especially payday or car title loans that charge exorbitant interest rates.  For more information, follow these links to resources through

Presbytery of the James

 The Presbyterian Church (USA)

or the Virginia Interfaith Center.