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NORTH
LANCASHIRE METHODIST FAIRTRADE GROUP
FAIRTRADE PLEDGE
The Group has produced a Pledge which can be displayed
by any church committed to Fairtrade.
To qualify for the Pledge the Church should:
1 Use only fairly traded tea and coffee at Church functions
2 Encourage Church members to purchase fairly traded products
from local supermarkets, fair trade reps, by mail order
or via the internet.
3 Hold regular Traidcraft and/or Tearcraft stalls or distribute
Traidcraft or Tearcraft catalogues to encourage orders
from the congregation.
4 Provide opportunities for Church members to consider
the application of their Christian faith in the area of
Fairtrade eg at Harvest, One World Week, Fair Trade Fortnight.
To apply for the Pledge
Contact The North Lancashire Methodist Fairtrade Group
Mrs Anne Garsed Tel 01772 717376 or e-mail fairpreston@btinternet.com
or otherwise speak with Marion Haslam.
Presentation of the Pledge
The North Lancashire Methodist Fairtrade Group would value
the opportunity to be involved in some way in the presentation
of the Pledge.
A member of the Group would be willing to speak on the
topic of Fairtrade and / or present the Pledge as part
of the regular Church service.
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