A group of congregations in Sutherland Presbytery held a ‘Toast and Marmalade Sunday’ in February to highlight issues of trade, climate and migration.

The event, at the start of Fairtrade Fortnight, was born after logistical issues prevented the delivery of oranges from the Mediterranean Hope programme in Calabria, Italy. Church of Scotland congregations have been supporting this project, that provides work for refugees and migrants, for the past couple of years.

Material for a Sunday service, discussion groups and after church refreshments of toast with Fairtrade marmalade were developed with input from Fiona Kendall, mission partner in Italy, and are available on the Church of Scotland YouTube channel.