Join us for our annual residential conference as we discuss pertinent questions on racial justice.

“One faith, one voice, one family” is the message the Church proclaims. Yet the reality does not always reflect this vision. While we share the same faith, imbalances of power and ongoing racial injustice mean that some voices are heard more loudly than others. Too many members of the Church family continue to experience marginalisation, exclusion, and silence.

Who holds power within the Church of England, and how might that power be challenged and more equitably shared? What forms of solidarity are needed beyond this conference — locally and nationally — to amplify voices that are too often silenced? And what does it mean to truly belong, not only spiritually but emotionally within the life of the Church?

This conference offers an opportunity to gather in worship, listen deeply to one another, and engage in meaningful dialogue through keynote speakers, group discussions, and time for networking.

Come and be inspired, encouraged, and transformed as we prayerfully continue the work of racial justice together.

Contributors include:

Dr Richard Reddie - Director of Justice and Inclusion for Churches Together in Britain and Ireland

The Rt Revd Smitha Prasadam - Bishop of Huddersfield

The Rt Revd Leah Vasey-Saunders - Bishop of Doncaster

The Revd Wayne Simmonds - Diocesan Racial Justice Officer for the Diocese of Leeds

The Revd Canon Jonathan Herbert - Chaplain to Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communites in the Diocese of Salisbury

The Revd Angela Sheard - Anglican Tutor at The Queen's Foundation

The Revd Sue Butler -Bishop's Adviser for the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller communities in the Diocese of Ely

The Rt Revd Arun Arora - Bishop of Kirstall and joint Lead Bishop for Racial Justice

Entertainment from Ashti - an English/Iraqi duo formed through Derbyshire Refugee Solidarity (DRS) Music Group

The conference is open to all who are interested in issues of racial justice within the Anglican Church and we look forward to seeing members of the GMH and UKME Anglican community and allies.

Venue: The Hayes Conference Centre, Swanwick Derbyshire

Dates and Timing: Wednesday 11th November 4 pm – Friday 13th November 1 pm

AMEN AGM: This will be held on Thursday 12th November at 4.30pm. Please note that you must be an AMEN Member to vote at the AGM.

To find out more about AMEN and how to become a member visit:

https://www.amenanglican.net/how-to-join

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