WATERFORD — The Mission Committee for the Waterford Congregational Church invites all to come Christmas shopping and enjoy lunch at The Wilkins Community House, next door to the church, on Plummer Hill Road from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20. The committee will be offering for sale handcrafted products from around the world through a non-profit, fair trade organization called SERRV.
SERRV, an acronym for Sales Exchange for Refugee Rehabilitation and Vocation, was founded in 1949 and has seen its sales top $10 million annually. The organization is an ethical retailer that empowers small scale artisans and farmers to earn a fair living from their work — breaking the cycle of poverty and building stronger communities, both in the U.S. and worldwide. Among items available for purchase will be jewelry, clothing, scarves, handbags, baskets and home decor. All proceeds will be returned to SERRV for distribution among their clients.
Lunch will be available for purchase at the Community House. On the menu are corn chowder, hearty vegetable soup, egg and chicken salad sandwiches, hot apple cider and coffee.
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