Racial justice sunday

Racial Justice

“While there has been some progress over the year with regards to the Church’s relationships and engagement with UKME/GMH communities, we are all aware that there is still a way to go. Much more needs to be done in order of the Church to be a place where ALL people, irrespective of their identities feel valued, welcomed and affirmed.  I believe that the Church, as an institution within our society, has a pivotol role in this. 

We must work together to make this Church a place where we are deemed equal as brothers and sisters in Christ, made in the image of God. It is only then that we become truly what we were called to be, ‘a light unto the nations.’ ‘”

Revd Canon Karlene Kerr

From Lament to Action

From Lament to Action was published in 2021 and calls for urgent changes to the culture of the Church of England. The report identified five priority areas.

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Racial Justice Toolkit

The Racial Justice Toolkit is locally written by Revd Karlene Kerr with input from the Racial Justice Action Group in the Diocese of Norwich. It is a resource to help

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News

Videos

In the lead up to Black History Month 2025, the Racial Justice Action Group are creating a series of videos to explain different aspects of the Racial Justice Toolkit. 

You can hear from:

  • Revd Karlene Kerr, introducing the toolkit for parishes
  • Revd Richard Lamey, Director of Mission and Ministry, explaining why he is a racial justice advocate
  • Revd Tim Yau on how to create a welcoming church for people from UKME/GMH backgrounds.