| A Global
Community
At St Andrew's and St George's Church we
care passionately about the needs of the poor of the world,
of whatever race or creed. Working mainly in partnership with
Christian Aid, we are committed to the elimination of poverty
at home and overseas.
Christian Aid
Christian
Aid is an agency of the churches in UK and Ireland, which
works throughout the world. It provides development support
and disaster aid wherever the need is greatest, irrespective
of religion.
The Book Sale
The St Andrew's and St George's Book
Sale is the largest single fundraising enterprise for
Christian Aid in the UK. It brings together volunteers, donors
and buyers from our congregation, from other parts of Edinburgh
and beyond, and from overseas. Since it began in 1974, we
have raised over £1million for Christian Aid.
Read more about about the sale here...
Trade Justice
Through Christian Aid we are committed to
the campaign for Trade
Justice. Fairly-traded products from Traidcraft
are on sale in the church, and FairTrade and organic products are served in the Café
in the Undercroft.
Eco-Congregation
We recognise the importance of using the
world’s resources wisely, and are taking steps to becoming
an Eco-congregation.
This involves a commitment to minimising waste, recycling
wherever possible and saving energy.
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