AFTER THE FAST
During the 15th Annual 40 Hour FAST, March 1-3, 2010, events in communities across the state invited prayer, reflection, education and action on ethical issues of importance to New Yorkers. The 2010 FAST again lifted up the issue of Wage Theft along with Justice for Farmworkers and Comprehensive Immmigration Reform. Scroll down for details. Thanks to all who participated.

WHY DO WE FAST?
The theme for 2010: "From False Idols to Moral Vision"
Brochure in English: poster side, mailer side [PDF]
Brochure in Spanish poster side, mailer side [PDF]
Opening news conference [PDF], Mon., March 1 at noon

FOR PRAYER & REFLECTION
Questions for reflection about economic decisions, policies and institutions
Moral principles for economic life
Shared prayer for 2010

DURING THE FAST—PRAY, REFLECT, ACT
Fast events across New York
Support steps to end wage theft
Support justice for New York's farmworkers
Support comprehensive immigration reform

THE PRACTICE OF FASTING
Why 40 hours?
Why fast?
Guidelines for fasting
"Going Hungry to Make a Point," New York Times article (PDF, 2000)