The World Council of Churches (WCC) and its member churches resolutely condemn both racism and violence, and consistently seek to promote recognition of the image of God in all people.

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Centuries-old racism and white supremacy are a root cause of the suffering of black and minority ethnic communities here, in the USA and around the world. We must pray and work together for a new and more just society.

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But outrage and sorrow are not a sufficient response to racism and inequality in society. How to begin a process of change? It starts with self-examination and listening to the people whose lives are affected by discrimination and hate.

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As protests erupted in more than 30 cities across the US in the wake of the death of George Floyd, churches in the US collectively expressed anger combined with a clarion call for a change—once and for all—in a nation that has tolerated violent racism for too long.

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Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael B. Curry on President Donald Trump’s use of a church building and the Holy Bible.

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“The church was born in tumult yet emerged from the chaos with a potent, indeed life-changing, message relevant to all cultures and contexts,” reads the Pentecost message from the WCC presidents. “As at the first Pentecost, so it must be again today.”

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Archbishops’ statement on recent events in the United States of America which have once again drawn public attention to the ongoing evil of white supremacy.

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From 1st-7th June is Volunteers Week across the UK and here in Cornwall, we are keen to say a huge “THANK YOU” to all the thousands of volunteers who have been supporting their communities at this difficult time.

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Cornwall Independent Poverty Forum (CIPF) are very pleased to release their End Hunger Cornwall conference report held at the end of last year.

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