Get involved in faith and action with the Boston Faith & Justice Network this winter and spring. Here are a few of the BFJN’s upcoming events.

MARCH

CCDA Institute — Boston

March 28-29

The first ever Christian Community Development Association Institute in Boston will be offered this month. Topics include Listening to the Community with Mary Nelson; Empowerment with Bob Lupton. For more information and how to register, see www.ccdaboston.org or email Liz (liz@tbpm.org).

Lazarus at the Gate Giving Celebration and Community Dinner

March 29, 6-8pm, International Community Church, 30 Gordon Street, Allston, MA

Come learn about global ministries that received gifts from Lazarus groups, pray for those ministries and share ways people are living the four Lazarus commitments: spending joyfully, spending differently, spending less and giving more. BFJN leaders will introduce the Fair Trade Congregations & Towns Initiative to increase fair trade in Boston. All are welcome!

APRIL

Fair Trade Action Day – Saturday, April 5

Where do I buy fair trade? Does my favorite coffee shop serve fair trade? Join the BFJN for a research-action day to survey and reach out to stores about fair trade.

MAY

Justice Resource Day – May 10

Workshops on fair trade, advocacy, joining or leading Lazarus groups, and more.