Anglican clergy in London to be asked to promote antiracism in sermons

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 3 min read 100% complete by Chris Osuh Community affairs correspondentFebruary 1, 2026 at 01:00 PM

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The Church of England will encourage clergy in London to promote antiracism in sermons as part of a three-year Racial Justice Priority (RJP) project. The Church Commissioners are providing £730,000 in funding to the Diocese of London, encompassing over 400 parishes, to boost inclusion work. This initiative aims to integrate racial justice into church practices, including Bible studies and sermons, by providing relevant resources. The RJP funding will also support educational initiatives about church buildings' links to transatlantic slavery, aid refugees and asylum seekers, and promote diversity in leadership. Unconscious bias training for parish councils will also be implemented. The project follows the 2021 "From Lament to Action" report, which called for urgent culture change to address racial inequality.

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