Links
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:
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.
Wider Church:
Step
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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.
Informational:
For Fun:
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