Articles for the church press
These articles are provided in a format to copy for your church publication.
Going the extra mileThirty years ago, when the likes of Traidcraft and Tearcraft were just starting out, very few people had heard of fair trade.
Change the world – you can do it!Traidcraft was set up by a group of Christians who wanted to change the way the world trades. Here are three ways you can make it happen:
Fair trade – why it mattersHuman enterprise is one of our richest resources; through it everyone can be fed, clothed and housed - but only if the benefits of trade are shared fairly. Sadly, they're not.
Fair trade – a Christian response to povertyImagine if every time you enjoyed a cup of tea or coffee, bit into a biscuit or indulged in some chocolate it could make a difference to the lives of others. If you choose fairly traded products then that’s exactly what you do – whether you are serving them at a church event or in your own home.
Have a Big BrewThis Fairtrade Fortnight, join with thousands of churches throughout the UK in holding a Big Brew and helping to make life fairer for tea producers.
A nice cup of tea…?One of the enjoyable things about worshipping in church on a Sunday is thinking of all the different churches that are doing the same.
