Fairtrade fortnight kicks off on 22nd September 2025, so we join in with the Fairtrade Foundation to pray for justice and fairness in our food chain.
Dear Lord, who prayed “give us today our daily bread”, we give thanks for those who work to produce our food and pray they may be given fair reward for their labours.
We pray for those who grow the things we love that can’t be grown in the UK, including our favourite cup of tea, coffee and bananas. We pray for communities where a fair price sends children to school and supports basic health care.
We pray that you will guide the Fair Trade movement in its efforts to secure a fair deal for those whose bargaining power is weakest.
We pray for supermarkets, brands and other retailers that they will recognise that everyone involved in the produce they buy, and sell is important, and that sustainable communities and a sustainable planet depend on fairness for everyone in our food supply chains.
We pray for shoppers here in the UK facing cost-of-living challenges that they will recognise that fairness is for everyone. When we come together socially and share a cuppa, in church, at parties or organised events, help us to remember to BREW IT FAIR.
Amen
For more details about Fairtrade products, visit Horsham’s Fairtrade stall in the Swan Centre on Saturday 27th September or visit the Fairtrade Foundation website.