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RSSCelebrate Advent with Gifts from Episcopal Relief & Development
December 10, 2009
During Advent, Christians are called to reflect upon and give thanks for the abundance of God’s grace. It is a time of hope, expectancy and anticipation. In giving thanks and sharing good fortune with others, it is also important to remember those in need.
“As we prepare for Christmas, it is important that we remember the spirit of the season and seize the opportunity to share God’s grace with others,” said Brian Sellers-Petersen, Episcopal Relief & Development’s Director of Church Engagement Programs.
This Advent, Episcopal Relief & Development has created opportunities to give gifts to loved ones while supporting people affected by poverty and disease worldwide. In partnership with Pura Vida Coffee, Episcopal Relief & Development is offering three Bishops Blend holiday gift boxes: the Bishops Blend Tea Gift Box, the Coffee and Chocolate Gift Box and the Fair Trade Coffee Gift Box. Individual packages of all Bishops Blend products are also available.
The purchase of organic, Fair Trade products both protects the environment and helps ensure that coffee and tea farmers are paid a living wage and have access to affordable credit. For Christmas delivery, order gift boxes by December 14. Orders placed after this date will require rush shipping.
Another way to honor loved ones is by purchasing a gift from Episcopal Relief & Development’s Gifts for Life catalog. There are a number of gifts to choose from, including a goat, a well and a year of school fees for a child orphaned by AIDS. The wide range of gifts and prices makes it easy for each customer to find the perfect gift. In lieu of printed gift cards, customizable e-cards are available to notify friends or family members of the gift purchased in their name.
“I’ve had the honor and privilege of seeing firsthand the immediate impact of our donors’ generosity,” said Sellers-Petersen. “During this holy season, we are grateful for all of the prayers and support that make it possible for us to heal a hurting world.”
For more information about Episcopal Relief & Development’s programs or to make a donation, visit www.er-d.org, or call 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to Episcopal Relief & Development, PO Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
