Racial Justice – Churches Together in Cornwall infoHub

The United Nations has recognised a wide range of concerns raised by civil society organisations including Quakers in its latest review of racism in the UK.

Climate justice song launches on Racial Justice Sunday

18th February 2024

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Singer/songwriter Jake Isaac has teamed up with Christian Aid to come up with the single Everything is Yours as part of an initiative, launching on Racial Justice Sunday, February 11 2024, to raise the profile of black Christians in the climate justice movement.

Racial Justice Sunday 2024 resources

6th December 2023

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Resources for Racial Justice Sunday 2024 explore the movement of people from their homelands to the places they now call home, and examine the motivations behind this movement – the journeys made, and the reception or welcome received on arrival.

60th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’

16th August 2023

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Resources to help you mark this significant anniversary.

Watch again: Windrush service at Southwark Cathedral

4th July 2023

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Churches and Christian organisations from across Britain came together to host a service at Southwark Cathedral, south London, on 22 June 2023 to celebrate the 75th anniversary of Windrush.

Windrush: Our History

19th June 2023

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The Windrush generation made a significant contribution to Britain’s socio-economic, political, cultural and church landscape.

George Floyd 3 Years On Exhibition: His last breath: a wind of change for Cornwall : 24 May-5 Jun, Truro

23rd May 2023

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This exhibition is dedicated to George Floyd and the countless other victims to racism across Britian. It is the opportunity to learn something new, reflect on the racist atrocities that occur everyday by local people in Cornwall and be inspired to take the journey of becoming an actively anti-racist person.

George Floyd Memorial: 3 years on : 25 May, Truro

23rd May 2023

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Join Black Voices Cornwall for a memorial for George Floyd. We want to reflect on where Cornwall stands now with racism.

Candle of Justice 2023 : 25 May, national

11th May 2023

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Christians and churches are invited to join together to light a candle, pray for racial justice and commit to taking action.

The Wretched of the Church: Dominance and Submission : 16 May, ONLINE

11th April 2023

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Online Event, Racial Justice

This lecture will explore the ways in which ecclesial power plays out in relation to race and human sexuality

Plans for Contested Memorial in Falmouth

28th March 2023

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A contested memorial at King Charles the Martyr Church in Falmouth has been deemed ‘of real importance in understanding and telling the history of Falmouth’.

Racial Justice Sunday 2023 – Stephen Lawrence : 12 Feb, national

4th January 2023

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County-wide, Racial Justice

Racial Justice Sunday resources are produced by CTBI’s sponsoring churches. The resource for 2023 will provide readers with opportunities to pray and take action on racial justice-related matters.

Liturgical Resources for Black History Month (1-31 Oct 2022)

28th September 2022

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These resources, which are designed for use during Black History Month, are for all churches.

WCC statement urges confronting racism, revisiting “complicity of some religious bodies”

27th September 2022

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Declaring that “there is no justification in either faith or science for the racism, xenophobia and discrimination that we are witnessing in the world,” the leadership of the World Council of Churches (WCC) central committee adopted a public statement that condemns these social forces.

The Sam Sharpe Lecture 2022: Bringing Down the House : 19 Oct, Oxford and ONLINE

27th September 2022

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Online Event, Racial Justice

The Sam Sharpe lectures seek to broaden and advance the legacy of Sam Sharpe by exploring subjects in mission, race, class, and injustice.

Churches’ engagement with Police on critical incidents : 29 Sep, ONLINE

27th September 2022

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Online Event, Racial Justice

Join us on this webinar that aims to better equip churches and communities to respond to critical incidents, and to engage with the police to build a safer society.

Black and Human: Racial Injustice and Mental Health : 4 Oct, ONLINE

6th September 2022

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Join us as we hear from mental health experts and pastoral leaders and explore together aspects of racial injustice and mental health. There will be keynote speakers, a panel discussion and the opportunity for Q & A.

Category: Racial Justice

Behind the Stained-Glass

Black History Month

[241104] The Challenge of Anti-Racism: A Day of Learning : 4 Nov, St Austell

UN committee echoes Quaker concerns over racism in the UK

Climate justice song launches on Racial Justice Sunday

Racial Justice Sunday 2024 resources

60th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’

Watch again: Windrush service at Southwark Cathedral

Windrush: Our History

George Floyd 3 Years On Exhibition: His last breath: a wind of change for Cornwall : 24 May-5 Jun, Truro

George Floyd Memorial: 3 years on : 25 May, Truro

Candle of Justice 2023 : 25 May, national

The Wretched of the Church: Dominance and Submission : 16 May, ONLINE

Plans for Contested Memorial in Falmouth

Racial Justice Sunday 2023 – Stephen Lawrence : 12 Feb, national

Liturgical Resources for Black History Month (1-31 Oct 2022)

WCC statement urges confronting racism, revisiting “complicity of some religious bodies”

The Sam Sharpe Lecture 2022: Bringing Down the House : 19 Oct, Oxford and ONLINE

Churches’ engagement with Police on critical incidents : 29 Sep, ONLINE

Black and Human: Racial Injustice and Mental Health : 4 Oct, ONLINE

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