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Welcome to the blog of the Enough for Everyone program of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). By "just living" we mean both justice-based living and just simply living – freeing ourselves from the clutter of stuff so we can focus on living faithfully and living well. Join us in the exploration!

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Bryce Wiebe coordinates Enough for Everyone, a ministry of the Presbyterian Hunger Program. He loves slow food and is fascinated by the way things are made.  He is excited to dive into experiments in simplicity with you.  His sacred cow of consumption: kitchen gadgets.

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May 6, 2010

Celebrate World Fair Trade Day through prayer, contests and more!

Melanie Hardison

Postcard_artisan_wftd_2010-220x300 This year's theme for World Fair Trade Day, May 8, is Fair Trade Your Home. The celebration lasts longer than just one day; it goes on several weeks! 

A number of congregations will be lifting up the benefits of Fair Trade through prayer, worship, Sunday school classes, product sales and more. If your congregation has not already planned a way to celebrate, prayer is a perfect way to lift up the lives of millions of farmers and artisans all over the world. Consider using or adapting this prayer at church and at home:

Holy God, you create the world and call it good. On this World Fair Trade Day we turn our hearts to the millions of people around the world who make their living as creators - weavers and wood carvers, painters and potters, farmers and factory workers, harvesters and handcrafters. Inspire us to create a Fair Trade world, so that none go hungry or lack opportunity to develop their full potential. Forgive us the ways we consume thoughtlessly and forget you as Creator of All. 

Grant us the will each day to choose wisely the products we consume, keeping your precious people and planet in mind with each decision we make. In the name of Jesus Christ we pray. Amen.

Learn about World Fair Trade Day

Participate in a Fair Trade Your Home contest (win Fair Trade prizes in categories such as Most Fair Trade Product Types at Home; Funniest Use of Fair Trade goods at Home; Most Beautiful Fair Trade Meal and more) 

Find an event near you

Download a toolkit of activities, product specials, educational materials and more.

Categories: Creation, Discipleship, Justice, Mission, Stewardship, Sustainability, Witness, Worship