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Here I Swap: Reformation Mug Swap 2016



I have a small . . . issue . . . with coffee mugs. It's not that I collect them. It's just that I can't part with them. 

But it's not an addiction. No, really. I can stop whenever I want. 

There may be something like 30 vintage Pyrex coffee mugs in a box in the basement. And we may have a small collection of dairy mugs that have udders for feet. And I'm not saying that we each have coffee cups from our grandparents' homes that remind us of them, but ok, we totally do. 

So naturally I think it'd be a great idea to add yet one more mug to the collection . . . by hosting a mug swap for women who love Jesus, the Reformation, its theology and maybe even a good beer and pretzel now and then. 

It works pretty simply. 


  • You sign up. I pair you up with another gal and send you info on your partner. 
  • You read up on her style and favorite color and what Scripture passages offer her the most comfort and then go find her a mug that will fit her to a T. 
  • If you're feeling up to it, make it a little care package. Does she love chocolate? Toss some in the box! Does she have a favorite hymn in the LSB? Get her a little gift card to CPH! Does she thrive on welcoming people into her home? Add a little tablecloth. This part is up to you. You only need to send a mug, but adding a few personal touches won't hurt her feelings any. 
  • Send the package by a specific date so that it arrives in time for October and any Reformation celebrations she's planning on doing. 
  • Channel your inner Katie Luther and wait by the mailbox for your mug to arrive from the gal who got YOUR name and info. 
  • Meet two other women who love Jesus, "A Mighty Fortress" and coffee as much as you! 

How's that for easy? And fun!

We may never stand before princes and councils and utter the words, "Here I stand," (well, actually, we might at the rate things are going), but in the meantime, we can definitely give thanks to God for the people He has placed in our life and say:


"Here I swap!" 

As Christian -- and specifically Lutheran women -- it can be hard to meet other women who make the same confession, and it's my hope this is a way to connect some of us as we look forward to celebrating 500 years of Scripture alone, grace alone, faith alone. 





Details 

1. If you're 21 or older, sign up by clicking on this link and filling out the (short!) form. 
2. Sign-ups close August 25, and you will receive information on your mug swap partner by September 9.
3. Take a few days to check out your new friend's social media pages to get to know her and her style. 
4. Head to Walmart or Crate and Barrel or any place in between to find a coffee mug she can fill with java or tea and sip while reading her Treasury of Daily Prayer each morning. Spend at least $5.00 on a mug but no more than $20.00. This is a new friend, after all. She'll love a nice mug!
6. Send the mug -- and a little note with your name and how she can find you on social media so that you can connect up -- before September 23 so that she receives it in time for October and Reformation celebrations. 
5. Post a picture of your mug when it arrives. Use the hashtag #hereiswap2016 on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. Heck, you might even meet a few other Reformation-lovin' ladies that way!

They make take "goods, fame, child and wife" -- pretty sure that goods includes cute coffee mugs -- but in the meantime, we can remind one another of our baptisms, add marshmallows to our cocoa and rejoice in new friendships made over a common faith . . . and maybe even a love of coffee. 

Update: The swap is now closed! Thanks to all who signed up! 




* It's my hope that this swap will be a nifty way for Christian women to encourage one another -- and enjoy a pretty mug during their morning coffee -- but unfortunately, I can't be held responsible for your partner's actions. I'm hopeful people are signing up who actually intend to send mugs, rather than just receive them, but please let me know (adrianeheins@gmail.com) if your partner never sends a mug so that I can reach out to her. 




22 comments:

  1. Nicely done Adriane ~ I love that Lutheran women are connecting in all manner of ways and mug swapping is a perfect way in my book!

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  2. The typeform site didn't work for me! I'll try again soon but wanted to let you know in case others have trouble.

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    1. A couple of others have said the same thing! Boo. If this direct link doesn't work, shoot me an email at adrianeheins@gmail.com and I'll send you the questions old school. :) https://adriane13.typeform.com/to/KIAdNH

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  3. I love this idea! Off to sign up...
    PS> Love the layout of your site

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    1. BTW, I had no issues signing up at 10:10am MST on Tuesday.

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  4. This is a fun idea! I'm not a Lutheran...but a Christian of another denomination...is it still ok to enter? If not, no hard feelings! :)

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    1. Please do! We'll take Lutherans, people who know Lutherans, people who don't like Lutherans but have heard they love casseroles . . . we'll take them all! :)

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  5. What about if you're not on fb, instagram, etc.?

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    1. No problem. Please sign up anyway! I only asked about social media so that folks can get a better feel for their partner's style, likes and personalities!

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  6. I was going to ask a similar question - I don't have a blog, but do have a facebook page..... Also, I love the red and white checked mug in your photo - someone had those, I can remember seeing them when I was a kid.....if only I could remember who it was......

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  7. A wonderful idea! I would love to partake but live far away from the US of A, just south the north pole in Europe. I don't want to make an American pay for shipping something over here but it would be fun to be a part of it. What do you think? Maybe I could get a postcard?

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  8. I had another international gal ask if she could sign up too. Go ahead and sign up and I'll see what I can do! :)

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  9. I just signed up but did not enter my blog address so please see the link with this comment since I do not do Facebook.

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