Articles for the church press
These articles are provided in a format to copy for your church publication.
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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.
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Elaine meets the basket makers Fair trade enthusiast Elaine Wilmore is finally getting to meet someone she’s always wanted to meet – the women who make the jute hammocks she sells. And the meeting at the Jute Works, in Bangladesh, will be captured by television producer Mark Batey as one of the highlights in a documentary item for BBC North East on the work of Traidcraft.
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Fair trade – a Christian response to poverty Imagine 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.
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Fair trade – why it matters Human 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.
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