Racial Justice

On Saturday, we gathered for the Stephen Lawrence Prayer Walk. The sun shone as everyone walked together around Heaton Park, taking time to pause, reflect and remember Stephen.

Diane Gray-Stephenson, Racial Justice Programme Lead, recently attended the Easter Sunday service at St James Church in Moss Side and found it to be both joyful and uplifting.

Diocesan Synod met on Saturday 21st March to discuss the impact of the recent grant awarded by national church, the work of the Racial Justice Team, the financial position of the Diocesan Board of Finance, and the Vacancy in See process.

Around 200 people gathered at Manchester Cathedral on Thursday 19th March to conclude an uplifting and hope‑filled day across our diocese.

Speakers from Christian, Muslim, Jewish and Hindu traditions shared the spiritual meaning of fasting in their faith communities, reflecting on Lent and Ramadan, and on the wider call to prayer, compassion and service.

The Archbishop’s visit to Manchester on Thursday, 19th March has been shaped to reflect the diocese’s priorities of Parish Renewal, Growing Younger, Church Planting and Revitalisation, and Developing Missional Leaders.

The Dean of Manchester’s Challenging Hate Forum (CHF) partnered with Manchester City Council during Hate Crime Awareness Week to discuss flags, identity and bridging communities.

Churches and schools celebrated Racial Justice Sunday in diverse and imaginative ways, each exploring what it means to love one’s neighbour and celebrate God’s inclusive love for all.

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