Racial Justice

Racial Justice Sunday 2023 will be marked in most churches on Sunday 12 February (Sunday 5 February in the Roman Catholic Church) and a range of resources are available for private prayer and church use. We list a selection on this page.

Stephen Lawrence: a call to Remember, Reflect and Respond to racial justice matters on the 30th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence who died on 22 April 1993.

Published by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland
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Racial Justice Sunday Toolkit for Cornish Churches

a collaboration between

with contributions from

  • Marcus Allyene, Black Voices Cornwall
  • Rev. Patrick Gilbert, BAME Champion for Truro Diocese

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For more ideas of how you can tackle racism in Cornwall please visit Black Voices Cornwall website

Resources from the Roman Catholic Church

Resources from the Church of England

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Climate justice song launches on Racial Justice Sunday

Climate justice song launches on Racial Justice Sunday

Singer/songwriter Jake Isaac has teamed up with Christian Aid to come up with the single Everything is Yours as part …
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Racial Justice Sunday 2024 resources

Racial Justice Sunday 2024 resources

Resources for Racial Justice Sunday 2024 explore the movement of people from their homelands to the places they now call …
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60th anniversary of Martin Luther King’s ‘I have a dream’

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

Resources to help you mark this significant anniversary …
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Watch again: Windrush service at Southwark Cathedral

Watch again: Windrush service at Southwark Cathedral

Churches and Christian organisations from across Britain came together to host a service at Southwark Cathedral, south London, on 22 …
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Windrush: Our History

Windrush: Our History

The Windrush generation made a significant contribution to Britain’s socio-economic, political, cultural and church landscape …
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George Floyd 3 Years On Exhibition: His last breath: a wind of change for Cornwall : 24 May-5 Jun, Truro

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

This exhibition is dedicated to George Floyd and the countless other victims to racism across Britian. It is the opportunity …
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George Floyd Memorial: 3 years on : 25 May, Truro

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

Join Black Voices Cornwall for a memorial for George Floyd. We want to reflect on where Cornwall stands now with …
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Candle of Justice 2023 : 25 May, national

Candle of Justice 2023 : 25 May, national

Christians and churches are invited to join together to light a candle, pray for racial justice and commit to taking …
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The Wretched of the Church: Dominance and Submission : 16 May, ONLINE

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

This lecture will explore the ways in which ecclesial power plays out in relation to race and human sexuality …
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Plans for Contested Memorial in Falmouth

Plans for Contested Memorial in Falmouth

A contested memorial at King Charles the Martyr Church in Falmouth has been deemed ‘of real importance in understanding and …
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Racial Justice Sunday 2023 – Stephen Lawrence : 12 Feb, national

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

Racial Justice Sunday resources are produced by CTBI’s sponsoring churches. The resource for 2023 will provide readers with opportunities to …
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Liturgical Resources for Black History Month (1-31 Oct 2022)

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

These resources, which are designed for use during Black History Month, are for all churches …
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WCC statement urges confronting racism, revisiting “complicity of some religious bodies”

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

Declaring that “there is no justification in either faith or science for the racism, xenophobia and discrimination that we are …
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The Sam Sharpe Lecture 2022: Bringing Down the House : 19 Oct, Oxford and ONLINE

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

The Sam Sharpe lectures seek to broaden and advance the legacy of Sam Sharpe by exploring subjects in mission, race, …
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Churches’ engagement with Police on critical incidents : 29 Sep, ONLINE

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

Join us on this webinar that aims to better equip churches and communities to respond to critical incidents, and to …
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Black and Human: Racial Injustice and Mental Health : 4 Oct, ONLINE

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

Join us as we hear from mental health experts and pastoral leaders and explore together aspects of racial injustice and …
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New publication: Race for Justice

New publication: Race for Justice

An in-depth, inter-denominational examination of how churches in Britain and Ireland have sought to tackle racism over the last 25 …
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URC apologises for historic links to transatlantic slavery

URC apologises for historic links to transatlantic slavery

The United Reformed Church (URC) has made a confession and apology for its historic links to transatlantic slavery and its …
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Candle of Justice 2022 : 25 May, national

Candle of Justice 2022 : 25 May, national

Christians and churches are invited to join together to light a candle, pray for racial justice and commit to taking …
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Webinar: Loss and Damage : 21 Apr, ONLINE

Webinar: Loss and Damage : 21 Apr, ONLINE

In the run up to Stephen Lawrence Day in Britain, Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) and Christian Aid …
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Churches respond to traumatic revelations of Child Q

Churches respond to traumatic revelations of Child Q

A statement from Churches Together in England’s Pentecostal and Charismatic Forum and Racial Justice Working Group …
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Europe Regional Prayer UN International Day Against Racism March 21, 2022

Europe Regional Prayer UN International Day Against Racism March 21, 2022

CEC is joining the World Council of Churches in sharing the regional prayer from Europe leading up to UN International …
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Justice X Together

Justice X Together

Justice X Together is a brand new, four-part series designed to help you explore injustice with your youth group, equipping …
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Setting us Free : 21 Mar, ONLINE

Setting us Free : 21 Mar, ONLINE

A webinar discussing how to repair the damage of four hundred years of slavery to Black Christians …
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RJAF Webinar: Migration, People of Colour and the Nationality and Borders Bill : 28 Mar, ONLINE

RJAF Webinar: Migration, People of Colour and the Nationality and Borders Bill : 28 Mar, ONLINE

A discussion on what the bill means for those seeking asylum and citizenship of people of colour living in the …
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CYF Racial Justice Resource

CYF Racial Justice Resource

his resource aims to speak positively into the racial justice issues which were illustrated so clearly during 2020 following the death of George Floyd …
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Racial Justice Resource Evening : 4 Apr, ONLINE

Racial Justice Resource Evening : 4 Apr, ONLINE

This resource offers a variety of ideas, historical content, and practical resources to help your church take those crucial steps …
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Racial Justice Sunday Toolkit for Cornish Churches

Contained in the toolkit are a number of prayers, reflections, and sermon ideas to help Churches and faith groups in …
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Restorative Approaches for Tackling Inequalities : 12 Feb, ONLINE

Restorative Approaches for Tackling Inequalities : 12 Feb, ONLINE

Restorative Practice is a social justice model for challenging harm and injustice and finding ways to promote learning so that …
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Racial Justice Sunday – 13 February 2022

Racial Justice Sunday – 13 February 2022

An opportunity for all churches to focus on the three ‘R’s of ‘Remembering’, ‘Reflecting’ and ‘Responding’ …
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Unity in a Racialised Society : 2 Dec, ONLINE

Unity in a Racialised Society : 2 Dec, ONLINE

Join us as we explore the question of unity in the context of racial justice. We will journey back through …
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Reimagining Western Education in a Time of Racial Crisis : 10 Nov, ONLINE

Reimagining Western Education in a Time of Racial Crisis : 10 Nov, ONLINE

This lecture will explore the past, present and future of race in the Western world …
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Mind the Gap: A Panel On Decolonising Education : 26 Oct, ONLINE

Mind the Gap: A Panel On Decolonising Education : 26 Oct, ONLINE

oin our panellists Professor Anthony Reddie (Director of the Oxford Centre for Religion and Culture at the University of Oxford), …
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Black History Month – October 2021

Black History Month – October 2021

CTBI publishes Racial Justice Champions: Volume 1: This publication consists of 25 women and 25 men of faith (from a …
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I Will Repay: the Church and Reparations : 6 Oct, ONLINE

I Will Repay: the Church and Reparations : 6 Oct, ONLINE

During this webinar, several of the keenest minds in the British and Caribbean churches will explore the issue of reparations, …
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Christianity, climate and race : 7 Oct, ONLINE

Christianity, climate and race : 7 Oct, ONLINE

This online event seeks to help the UK church find its place in climate action by resourcing, equipping and informing …
Young and Gifted, the Essential Youth Voice : 28 Sep, ONLINE

Young and Gifted, the Essential Youth Voice : 28 Sep, ONLINE

Join a group of young people from across the UK as they share their views on racial justice, Black Lives …
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Racial Justice Officers: Statement by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, Bishop David Walker and Canon John Spence

Racial Justice Officers: Statement by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, Bishop David Walker and Canon John Spence

Staemnt addressing the concerns of General Synod and others following the Archbishops’ Council decision not to proceed with the Racial …
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Newly released “Mapping Migration” study focuses on church response in Europe

Newly released “Mapping Migration” study focuses on church response in Europe

The new publication was released as part of an online ecumenical event held recently by WCC and the Council for …
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Black Lives Matter – what have European churches done and learnt? Webinar recording

Black Lives Matter – what have European churches done and learnt? Webinar recording

The Churches’ Commission for Migrants in Europe (CCME) organised an online event “Black Lives Matter – what have European churches …
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Race and Reconciliation: a new resource from 24/7 Prayer

Race and Reconciliation: a new resource from 24/7 Prayer

Join us as we seek God’s Kingdom of equality and justice. This week, we launched a brand new animation and …
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How Christians can Fight Racism Together : 28 May, ONLINE

How Christians can Fight Racism Together : 28 May, ONLINE

What can Christians actually do to fight racism? How do we avoid slacktivism ? How do we overcome the social …
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Doing Justice: a Service of Reflection on the First Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd

Doing Justice: a Service of Reflection on the First Anniversary of the Murder of George Floyd

Service withsenior Church leaders and local Christians at the NTCG Brixton Community Church in south London, remembering the tragic death …
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Cornwall 'Race Equality Coalition' Inaugural Meeting : 17 Jun, ONLINE

Cornwall ‘Race Equality Coalition’ Inaugural Meeting : 17 Jun, ONLINE

This forum is to challenge the inequalities in race that exist throughout the County that have not been authentically addressed …
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Daily prayers for racial justice: 23-30 May

Daily prayers for racial justice: 23-30 May

To mark the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, Churches Together in England (CTE) is sharing daily prayers on racial justice …
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“Black Lives Matter – what have European churches done and learnt ?” : 26 May, ONLINE

“Black Lives Matter – what have European churches done and learnt ?” : 26 May, ONLINE

The event aims at giving account of some of the developments over the last year and asking ho …
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Daily prayers for racial justice: 23-30 May

Daily prayers for racial justice: 23-30 May

To mark the anniversary of George Floyd’s murder, Churches Together in England (CTE) will be sharing daily prayers on racial …
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Candle of Justice: a moment of action : 25 May, AT HOME

Candle of Justice: a moment of action : 25 May, AT HOME

Join Churches Together in England on 25 May 2021 for Candle of Justice: a moment of action – commemorating the …
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Churches are committed to work together for racial justice

Churches are committed to work together for racial justice

Alongside the Covid pandemic, the last year has seen the call for action on racial justice gathering momentum, both inside …
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Mission, Race and Colonialism : 26 May, ONLINE

Mission, Race and Colonialism : 26 May, ONLINE

The British and Irish Association for Practical Theology (Mission Studies Special Interest Group), in association with CTE’s Mission Research Network, …
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Doing Justice: A National Service of Reflection on the Anniversary of the murder of George Floyd : 25 May, ONLINE; 30 May, BBC Radio 4

Doing Justice: A National Service of Reflection on the Anniversary of the murder of George Floyd : 25 May, ONLINE; 30 May, BBC Radio 4

An array of senior Church leaders from Britain and Ireland will call for justice at a national Church service marking …
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From Lament to Action: Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Taskforce calls for urgent changes to culture of Church of England

From Lament to Action: Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Taskforce calls for urgent changes to culture of Church of England

The Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Taskforce has published its report ‘From Lament to Action’ proposing a suite of changes to begin bringing …
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Black Voices Cornwall: One Year One : 30 Apr, ONLINE

Black Voices Cornwall: One Year One : 30 Apr, ONLINE

Join Black Voices Cornwall and members of our ethnically diverse communities here in Cornwall as we discuss how Cornwall will …
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BBC Panorama programme 'Is the Church Racist?'

BBC Panorama programme ‘Is the Church Racist?’

The Church of England’s response to the BBC Panorama programme on 19 April …
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The Road to Racial Justice - one year on from the death of George Floyd : 25 May, ONLINE

The Road to Racial Justice – one year on from the death of George Floyd : 25 May, ONLINE

One year on from the death of George Floyd how far have we come and what are our next steps? …
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URC Black History Monthly – A one-hour conversation every month : 3rd Mons: 21 Jun, ONLINE

Black History is so important to our shared story that we surely can’t confine it to one month a year …
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The report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities

The report of the Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities

The Commission’s report into racial and ethnic disparities in the UK …
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“The UK has a long way to go in addressing the issue of race”

“The UK has a long way to go in addressing the issue of race”

Church leaders respond to the recent government report on Race and Ethnic Disparities …
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Webinar: A Moment of Dishonour? Racism, Sewell and the Christian Response : 14 Apr, ONLINE

Webinar: A Moment of Dishonour? Racism, Sewell and the Christian Response : 14 Apr, ONLINE

The UK Government’s Commission on Race and Ethnic Disparities (Sewell) Report has generated a great deal of debate within society …
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Untangling the legacies of slavery : 11 May, ONLINE

Untangling the legacies of slavery : 11 May, ONLINE

This lecture, built upon research undertaken for the Council for World Mission’s ‘Legacies of Slavery’ project, will outline the necessity …
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The Uncomfortable Conversation; Talking About Race in Cornwall - Health: 20 Mar, ONLINE

The Uncomfortable Conversation; Talking About Race in Cornwall – Health: 20 Mar, ONLINE

Talk covering issues related to health and wellbeing, discussing topics such as: the impacts of racism on mental health, identity …
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Update from the Church of England's Anti-Racism Taskforce

Update from the Church of England’s Anti-Racism Taskforce

The Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Taskforce, set up last autumn to recommend changes to ensure greater racial equality in the Church of …
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Racial Justice in the Criminal Justice System : 23 Feb, ONLINE

Racial Justice in the Criminal Justice System : 23 Feb, ONLINE

Building Community in our engagement with the criminal justice system …
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Racial Justice Sunday Podcast with Donna Birrell

Racial Justice Sunday Podcast with Donna Birrell

What it’s like living with racism in Cornwall today. For #RacialJusticeSundaya podcast based on resources from CTC, Transformation Cornwall and …
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A Prayer for Racial Justice Sunday 2021

A Prayer for Racial Justice Sunday 2021

The Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Taskforce has released a prayer ahead of Racial Justice Sunday this weekend, written by the Revd Dr …
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Webinar: Racial Justice in Church and Society : recording

Webinar: Racial Justice in Church and Society : recording

Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI) is hosting a webinar which includes some of the keenest minds in our …
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Building Bridges to tackle all forms of racism in Cornwall : 4 Feb, ONLINE

Building Bridges to tackle all forms of racism in Cornwall : 4 Feb, ONLINE

Do you want to help make Cornwall more inclusive and anti-racist? Then sign up to be part of Cornwall’s new …
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Racial Justice Sunday Toolkit for Cornish Churches

Racial Justice Sunday Toolkit for Cornish Churches

A collection of prayers, reflections, sermon ideas, links and book suggestions to help Churches and faith groups in Cornwall observe …
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Black Voices Cornwall Race Charter

Black Voices Cornwall Race Charter

he next stage in our efforts to create an actively anti-racist Cornwall is to ask for help. By signing up …
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Racial Justice Sunday 2021 : 14 Feb

Racial Justice Sunday 2021 : 14 Feb

An introduction to the resources gathered by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland for Racial Justice Sunday 2021 …
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Racial Justice Sunday 2021 – Resources

Racial Justice Sunday 2021 – Resources

Resources for Racial Justice Sunday 2021 (14 Feb) …
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Tackling Racism Restoratively : 4 MAR, ONLINE

Tackling Racism Restoratively : 4 MAR, ONLINE

This is a one-day online workshop for experienced educators, activists, trainers and practitioners to develop their restorative practice in response …
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Join the Conversation: Unconscious Bias : 7 Feb, ONLINE

Join the Conversation: Unconscious Bias : 7 Feb, ONLINE

Major Jonny Smith will be helping us think and talk through unconscious bias as it relates to racism …
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Birmingham Churches Charter for racial justice

Birmingham Churches Charter for racial justice

The Time4Change Charter calls for reflection, repentance, prayer, relationship-building and the development of a strategy to redress the racial imbalances …
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Quakers commit to becoming an anti-racist church

Quakers commit to becoming an anti-racist church

Our testimonies to equality and truth demand that we engage in a drive towards real change, turning our declared intentions …
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Welcoming Ethnic Minority Congregations: Church-Sharing and the Church of England - December 2020

Welcoming Ethnic Minority Congregations: Church-Sharing and the Church of England – December 2020

How in ecumenical settings the Church of England cares for Christian BAME congregations was uppermost in the minds of those …
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Racial Justice Resources

Racial Justice Resources

A developing collection of links …
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Racial Justice Webinar: ‘Black and Blue’

Racial Justice Webinar: ‘Black and Blue’

this much-anticipated webinar, streamed live on Wednesday 2 December 2020, featured present and former serving black police officers about their …
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The Uncomfortable Conversation: Talking about Race in Cornwall

The Uncomfortable Conversation: Talking about Race in Cornwall

A series of recorded talks: How is it to grow up in Cornwall as a person of colour? How has …
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All lives can’t matter until black lives matter

All lives can’t matter until black lives matter

Takisha Sargent, a young person in the Diocese of Gloucester, shares why all lives can’t matter until black lives matter …
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Racial Justice Webinar 'Black and Blue' : 2 Dec, ONLINE

Racial Justice Webinar ‘Black and Blue’ : 2 Dec, ONLINE

Hear from present and former serving Black police officers about their views on the Black Lives Matters movement, institutional racism, …
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CTE Member Churches discuss action on racial justice

CTE Member Churches discuss action on racial justice

This summer, many CTE Member Churches spoke out against racial injustice and committed to stand against racism in all its …
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Tackling racial injustice: CTE takes action

Tackling racial injustice: CTE takes action

CTE has responded to the CTE Presidents’ call for real change to work towards racial justice: …
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