Posted on: 5th September 2024

Progress on Racial Justice across the Church of England Dioceses from the Committee for Minority Ethnic Concerns (CMEAC), gives an account of how all 42 dioceses have responded to From Lament to Action FLTA) recommendations along with examples of good practice and case studies.

The review covers the work of the dioceses in promoting diversity and inclusion from support for UKME/GMH vocations, to racial justice charters, and work in partnership with local racial justice groups.

CMEAC Chair the Very Rev Rogers Govender said: “There is still much to be accomplished but I am encouraged by the examples of prayer, faith and action detailed in this report.

“Each diocese is unique and all are on a journey towards justice, inclusion and equality for all people. The large majority began work on this issue after the publication of FLTA, but this report also shows that some have been working to promote diversity for some time."

Revd Dr Sharon Prentis, Deputy Racial Justice Director for the Church of England said: “Much remains to be done but there are also many examples of work by the dioceses showing that they have taken the findings of FLTA very seriously.

 “Our commitment to racial justice is rooted in our Christian faith and every neighbour, regardless of colour, class, or creed, is an image-bearer of God.”

The new report’s comments regarding the Diocese of Leeds included: “Racial justice is a ‘whole diocese’ matter. Since its formation in 2014, the Diocese has taken a number of steps to promote racial justice.

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