Celebrating the gifts in every community
Church leaders and volunteers gathered to explore how churches can recognise and nurture the gifts present in the communities they serve.
Social justice
‘I wish we didn’t have Black History Month’
During Black History Month, the Revd Peterson Feital reflects on why the Church still needs to talk about race, belonging and the contributions of Black and Brown clergy.
Milton Keynes service celebrates Black History Month
Event at Christ the Cornerstone Church celebrates African culture as part of Black History Month.
Churches are beacons of hope
Oxford Diocese churches can now refer children to the BB4K therapeutic programme
National drive to welcome Hong Kong Christians in churches launched
A new body to support the rapid growth of Hong Kong Christians in Church of England parishes has been set…
Worship inspired by cultures from around the world
On Sunday 1 February Lara Deen led an all-age service that centred on the message of race equality. Lara is the Intercultural Ministry…
Reflecting on racial justice
On 8 February this year we observe Racial Justice Sunday. It’s an opportunity for all churches to reflect on the importance of racial justice. Polly said:…
Bridging divides – how to have difficult conversations
Social Justice adviser Hannah Ling has collated some resources to help parishes have some of the tricky conversations around Christian…
Bishops respond to rise in ‘Christian nationalism’
'Love thy neighbour, as God loves you' – Bishops respond to rise in 'Christian nationalism' Our bishops have urged churches…
Archbishop of York among delegates at Revd Polly’s racial justice workshop
The Revd Polly Falconer, the Racial Justice Adviser for the diocese, was invited to lead a half-day workshop on racial…