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Brian Frick is the Associate for Camp and Conferences Ministries with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). He has been involved in camp and conference ministry since high school. For the past ten years, Brian has served as program director of Johnsonburg Center in New Jersey, Westminster Woods in California, and Heartland Center in Missouri.

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April 6, 2011

Fair Purchasing - Putting Faith into Action

Brian Frick

World-fair-trade-day-logo God has clearly called us to be Stewards of God's creation.  What better classroom to teach that in than our camp and conference centers?  When people see that our actions reflect our words, it is easier to replicate them in their lives.  If not, our lessons can be hollow.

Sometimes being more earth friendly - more green - is great for the bottom line.  CFL lights are a great example.  Just ask Thomas Truit, Director Camp Gilmont in Texas who saved thousands of dollars the first year in reduced electric bills.  Other times, it can be more expensive but well worth it if we budget for it.  These items may include sweat-free t-shirts, fairly traded food, and local purchaing.

The Presbyterian Hunger program has produced a document to help ministries with fair and ecologically concious purchasing.  This document helps explain the theological call as well as the many options.

You can find the document, and print it for free by going to Just Purchasing.  Get more information by visiting the Presbyterian Hunger Program and Enough for Everyone.

Take the first steps, promote the steps you have taken to your constinuents and watch the ripple reaction.