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Alternative Christmas Bazaar

The Alternative Christmas Bazaar began many years ago.  Presbyterian Women sought a way to put Christmas back into the giving of gifts. Money spent at ACB goes directly to third-world crafts-people, and to agencies that directly and effectively minister to those people who are most needy, those we are called as Christians to care for. What can you buy for someone who "has everything" ?? Find the perfect gift at the Alternative Christmas Bazaar!

The Alternative Christmas Bazaar is scheduled this year for Saturday November 7 (3-6 PM) and Sunday November 8 (9 PM - 1 PM) in Calvin Hall.

 

DOLLARS FOR MISSION IN 2008: OVER $9600!

Here are the results of our November 2008 Alternative Christmas Bazaar. All money goes directly to the organization or the crafts-people. The Shawl Ministry is looking into the possibilities of sharing their expertise with women from other cultures - here and/or abroad. Please click on the links to see where and how our money is used.

Africa Team Ministries (jewelry)
 608.00
Alcott School (tote bags)
 12.00
Detroit Hunger(cookbooks)
 40.00
Forgotten Harvest 595.00
Habitat for Humanity 332.00
Heifer Project 2100.00
Keith Bovenschen School (cards)
 117.75
Many Voices…One Song (CDs)
 256.00
Matthew's Market (fair trade products)
 373.00
Medical Benevolence Foundation 355.00
PalCraft Aid (carved wood, olive oil)
 759.50
Presbyterian Border Ministries 170.00
Presbyterian Disaster Assistance 143.00
Seedlings (books for the blind)
 864.00
Shawl Ministry (purses)
 2030.00
South Oakland Shelter(pins)
 255.00
Sts. Peter & Paul Warming Ctr. (soup mixes)
 533.00
Yucatan Peninsula Ministries (hand crafts)
 15.00
Donation 49.50
  9607.75

 

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PW Statement of Purpose

Forgiven and freed by God in Jesus Christ, and empowered by the Holy Spirit, we commit ourselves

  • to nurture our faith through prayer and Bible study,
  • to support the mission of the church worldwide,
  • to work for justice and peace,
  • and to build an inclusive, caring community of women that strengthens the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) and witnesses to the promise of God’s kingdom.