On #RacialJusticeSunday, join us in praying this prayer based on the greatest commandment:
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Christians as Confident Anti-Racists With such a breadth of communities in The Diocese of Sheffield, people in South Yorkshire and the East Riding are more aware than many of the impact of discrimination, poverty and legacies of oppression. So, in a place proud of its record in standing up against injustices, we seek to empower Christians to have the confidence to sow seeds of Christ Jesus's radical love bringing gospel unity where loud voices have sought fear and division. Gospel Imperative Corinthians 12: 25-27 Revelation 7:9 ...there should be no division in the body, but that its parts should have equal concern for each other. If one part suffers, every part suffers with it; if one part is honoured, every part rejoices with it. Now you are the body of Christ, and each one of you is a part of it. After this / looked, and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, standing before the throne and before the Lamb. They were wearing white robes and were holding palm branches in their hands. RACIAL.JUSTICE@SHEFFIELD.ANGLICAN.ORG
We're all learning together, so here are some terms that you might find it helpful to know more about: Racial justice is fair and equal treatment of everyone regardless of ethnicity or race. Race is a social construct based on physical traits, created to enforce power. Though not biological, it shapes lives and identities. Ethnicity is shared cultural heritage, including ancestry, language, religion, and traditions. UK Minority/Minoritised Ethnic (UKME) is preferred over BAME to better reflect UK diversity. Global Majority Heritage (GH) highlights that these cultures represent most of the world, though they're minorities in the UK. Racism is any discrimination based on race or ethnicity, including abuse, exclusion, or unequal systems. Microaggressions are everyday actions or comments that subtly demean people. Anti-Racist means actively challenging racism by supporting those affected, listening, and speaking out against discrimination and microaggressions. Because God loves every person in His beautifully diverse human family, we celebrate each other's unique gifts to help oulld stronger, more vibrant communities where people find connection and enjoy learning from one another. We'd love to talk to you about the community you serve and where this work might support people to understand why this issue is relevant to them. CONTACT: racial.justice@sheffield.anglican.org 01709309100 or 07856 914564
Today is Racial Justice Sunday and this year's theme, ‘Love Your Neighbour’, gives opportunity to explore what it really means to love our neighbour.
#RacialJusticeSunday
Today is #RacialJusticeSunday.
Join us as we pray, thanking God for the enrichment that diversity brings, as well as the conviction to challenge racial prejudice when we see it.
This #RacialJusticeSunday, our short video explores #InterculturalWorship – worship that reflects the rich diversity of God’s people and helps us live Christ’s story of love, welcome, and belonging: vimeo.com/1161056924
#RacialJustice #LivingChristsStory
Today, 8 February, is #RacialJusticeSunday
Resources on the theme of 'Love your Neighbour' have been developed by @ctbi.bsky.social and a team from across the traditions.
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#ChurchesTogether #RacialJustice #PrayTogether
The Revd Sharon Quilter, Diocesan Racial Justice Officer, has recorded our #ChelmsDioSermon for today – #RacialJusticeSunday (the second Sunday before Lent), titled ‘Love your Neighbour in the kingdom of God.’ Watch here: buff.ly/ArRf0ty 🙏
Our 2022 Chapter Act, “To Be Who We Say We Are,” commits us to fostering & practising #peace through #justice by intentionally embracing interculturality, anti‑racism & inclusion. In this spirit, we stand with our sisters & brothers in the UK who mark today as #RacialJusticeSunday.
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#RacialJusticeSunday is a chance to reflect on how we live Christ’s story today by challenging racism, valuing every person, and choosing love in action.
Take time on Sunday 8th February to pray, reflect, and ask how your church can be a place of deeper welcome and belonging. 🔗Link below.
Sep 14: Today is Racial Justice Sunday! https://www.cute-calendar.com/44671 #RacialJusticeSunday
Race, Religion, Rhetoric and Far Right Extremism Conference organised by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland and the Racial Justice Advocacy Forum yesterday. A call to double down on this vital anti racism work. #RacialJusticeSunday
Today at St Mary Newington included the Shona-speaking congregation of the Zimbabwe International Fellowship, with Revd Theresa Musiwacho presiding,
& the Spanish Language congregation - thanks Fr Stuart.
What a brilliant buzz of #RacialJusticeSunday.
@southwark.anglican.org
Today is #RacialJusticeSunday which we marked in our church by reflecting on what we can do better and committing to further social and racial justice. Some excellent resources and reflections here www.churchofengland.org/prayer-and-w... #cofe
Today is #RacialJusticeSunday and we welcomed the Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam, Bishop of Huddersfield, to preach today's sermon.
You can listen back to it now on our Soundcloud page or via our website.
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Today is @unitedchurch.bsky.social's #RacialJusticeSunday, and we're honoring the legacy of our founder, the Reverend Dr. Everett C. Parker. His work was centered around ensuring media served the civil rights movement for racial justice.
The biblical vision is of a church where every nation, every tribe, every people, and every language, is gathered into God's kingdom.
On this #RacialJusticeSunday may we not lose sight of this vision and work to love and welcome all.
It's Racial Justice Sunday today, 9 February.
Listen to a specially curated playlist 'Coat of Many Colours' celebrating the beauty and importance of diversity in worship: spoti.fi/4160rhT
Inc songs from Noel Robinson, Muyiwa Riversongz, Sarah Téibo and Jake Isaac 🔥
#RacialJusticeSunday #Songshare
Today, churches across the country mark the 30th #RacialJusticeSunday. This morning at 10.30am, Dean Rogers Govender will be joined by the @archbishopofyork.org who will preach at @mancathedral.bsky.social.
www.manchester.anglican.org/news/latest-...
Healing window in the cathedral, taken at 8am as the morning light begins to shine through. The words across the bottom of the window are diversity, healing, glory, wholeness and inclusion
What is my prayer this #RacialJusticeSunday as the morning light rises?
That we, as individuals, as a Church and as a world, learn to
Act justly
Love mercy
and
Walk humbly with our God
Amen
@pxdr0.bsky.social @frgiacbelloli.bsky.social @hannahswiv.bsky.social @scmbritain.bsky.social @churchofengland.org
#AngloCatholicSocialism #AntiRacismInTheChurch #RacialJusticeSunday
"Ensuring everyone belongs...."
Moravian Church minister Rev Lorraine Shorten, who was one of the authors of the resources for Racial Justice Sunday 2025, reflects on her participation
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#RacialJusticeSunday #ChurchesTogether
As we mark the 30th anniversary of #RacialJusticeSunday, it was good to sit down with Yvonne & Rob @dioceseofyork.bsky.social Racial Justice Co-Chairs & Racial Justice Education Adviser Gerald to share how we are seeing & seeking a Church & world more as God intended it to be:
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“The theme of #RacialJusticeSunday, this year is ‘Coat of Many Colours’, a beautiful and poignant reminder that our diversity in Christ is interconnected, that we were created to stand side by side, all representing the fabric and essence of God’s kingdom.”
From Diocese of Leicester’s “Diomail”
Special edition Spotify playlist launched for #RacialJusticeSunday 2025
Coat of Many Colours features incredible music from Caribbean and African UK artists
cte.org.uk/spotify-play...
An initiative from @churchesengland.bsky.social @ctbi.bsky.social and #SongShare
#ListenTogether from 9 February
Coat of Many Colours - Racial Justice Sunday 09.02.25
The Sin of Racism and Christianity
Ahead of Racial Justice Sunday on 9 February 2025, Dwayne Hutchinson, Faith and Racial Justice Lead at Leeds Church Institute, reflects on racism as a sin:
ctbi.org.uk/resources/th...
#RacialJusticeSunday
Resources are available at:
ctbi.org.uk/resources/ra...
Why should you engage with Racial Justice Sunday on 9 Feb 2025?
- Gavin Calver, CEO Evangelical Alliance
#RacialJusticeSunday
This year is 30th anniversary of Racial Justice Sunday and resources are available to help mark the occasion:
ctbi.org.uk/resources/ra...
youtu.be/fVdr1OII5Ps?...
8. Sep: #Großbritannien betet am heutigen #RacialJusticeSunday u.a. für ein Ende des #Rassismus! https://www.kleiner-kalender.de/104426 #RacialJusticeSunday
A prayer for #RacialJusticeSunday 🙏🏽