Church Unchained: Fairtrade and Christmas

Uniting Church Queensland

Every day we make dozens of purchasing decisions, let alone at Christmas time. What if, in each transaction, you could make someone else’s life better? And on a larger scale, imagine the impact if churches only ever bought fairtrade or ethical products. In this episode we talk to Rev John Martin about making a conscious (but not difficult) decision to choose fairtrade products. Some of the resources John mentions in this episode are the Baptist World Aid: Behind the barcode Australian fashion report and the Shop Ethical guide and app. Upcoming events: 19 November: Ethical Christmas festival at Southport Uniting Church, Gold Coast. 26–27 November: Brisbane Fair Trade Christmas Market at the Queensland Sports and Athletic Centre, Nathan, Brisbane. Join the conversation.