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Fair Trade:

Fair Trade Federation - Trade association that strengthens and promotes North American organizations fully committed to fair trade. The Federation is part of the global fair trade movement, building equitable and sustainable trading partnerships and creating opportunities to alleviate poverty.

A Different Approach - Wholesalers of fairly traded Nicaraguan and Peruvian handcrafts.

Costello International Inc. - Mexican Jewelry and trinkets.

Equal Exchange - Fairly traded coffee, tea, chocolate and snacks.

Global HandCrafters - Unique jewelry from India, Chile, Nepal and Kenya and sell eco friendly Paper and jute products from Bangladesh. We are also the sole distributor of the Horse Shoe Nail crosses.

One World Projects - Strives to reduce poverty, restore balance in nature, and promote peace by giving artisans around the world a chance to earn fair wages and improve their lives and communities.

Global Crafts - This site is intended for those who resell or purchase on behalf of commercial entities.
Global Crafts is a member of the Fair Trade Federation and a registered Fair Trade Organization with IFAT, and their primary goal is improve the living conditions of those who produce our products.

Bright Hope International - A needs driven ministry focusing on the poorest of the poor (i.e.: places where $1 per day is considered a good job) and the use of indigenous and holistic models of international service.

College Scholarships:

Financial Aid offers scholarships for undergraduates and graduates. Hurry deadlines are approaching quickly!!!

Devotions:

The Upper Room - This is one of the devotionals that we talked briefly about in February.
Method X - This is a division of the Upper Room designed for college students and young adults. Their prime focus is college - age 30. It seems like it's trying a bit too hard to be post-modern-cool, but it has some great stuff. I was laughing so hard at one of their laughs articles in the hyperactive area that I thought Cindy was going to come back here and see what I was doing! :) Great prayer and devotional attention. See what you think...

Blogs:

The blog of James Rossman McMahon http://www.luminousdarkness.org/blog/iii_epiphany_2006/

Ecumenical:

United Church of Christ - (I couldn't resist) another denomination's national web site. We are in close relationship with the UCCers. :)
Council on Christian Unity - This is an exciting and awesome ecumenical division of our church and the eight others that join together in the Churches Uniting in Christ partnership. In my mind, this is one of the most exciting ministries that we can get involved with. Check out their young adult trips and opportunities on this easy to use web site.
Churches Uniting in Christ - an explanation of our partnership with eight other denominations and what we have going on... this site doesn't look as nice as others, but the meat and potatoes is great. :)
Taize, France - This is the web-site that is all about this place in France where the form of worship called taize began. It's pretty cool, so look into it.

Missions & Service:

Global Ministries of the Christian Church (DOC) and United Church of Christ (the two denominations partner on a lot of ministries - this is one of them). This is a great site with concise yet colorful information as well as opportunities galore... note the internships for young adults.
The World Council of Churches is based in Geneva, Switzerland and is the broadest expression of the modern ecumenical movement in the world, bringing together more than 340 churches worldwide.
YAKAMA CHRISTIAN MISSION- Working and learning from the people of theYakama Nation since 1921. Statement of Mission: To enhance the wellbeing of children and youth through advocacy and education.
Cross-Lines Cooperative Council Inc.
Overcoming Violence

Wider Church:

Disciples of Christ - national denomination web site
Step -
Click on the above icon to check out Campus Craziness: The UCC and Disciples student ministries are encouraged to submit 200-word entries and photos describing a project that got students involved in ministry; each ministry is encouraged to send as many entries as possible.
Mid-America Region - our part of the nation. More specifically we are a part of the Northeast Area.
Division of Higher Education - a division of our national church that is devoted to higher ed. Their college info. isn't probably going to be of any interest to you since you have already chosen a college, but they have scholarship information on their main page. You might be eligible for some of the scholarships offered. Good luck!

Informational:

Early Christian Writings - This is the web-site that John mentioned when we talked about James' ossuary and the Dead Sea Scrolls. It has the text of all of the early Christian writings, including those not in the Bible. It's interesting, so check it out sometime.

For Fun:

www.therealhot100.org