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The aim of the Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns Group is to encourage minority ethnic members in our churches to participate and be involved at all levels of our Church's dynamic life.
What does the group do?
support minority ethnic Anglicans in our diocese
encourage parishes to mark Racial Justice Sunday each September
attend national networking meetings
promote and support 'Set all Free', the initiative to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the Abolition of the Slave Trade Act 1807.
Contact:
We are currently without a Diocesan Link Person for our
diocese so for the time being please contact: Janice Mason Church House Tel: 01244 620444 Email: janice.mason@chester.anglican.org
The national Committee for Minority Ethnic Anglican Concerns (CMEAC) is the primary point of contact in the Church of England for advice and resources regarding ethnic difference and marginalisation, advocacy and racial justice. It has three working groups to address key issues for minority ethnic Anglicans; education and training, vocations and youth.
Key documents from CMEAC:
'Valuing Cultural Diversity in Rural Primary Schools'
'Called to Act Justly'
Download from:
www.cofe.anglican.org/info/cmeac/
'Seeds of Hope in the Parish' - a study pack to help parishioners to reflect theologically and engage with issues of racism and racial justice. Available from CSR: janice.mason@chester.anglican.org
Useful links and resources:
www.ctbi.org.uk - Churches Commission for Racial Justice.
New resources:
'We Belong - Celebrating Cultural Diversity and Living Hospitality' An Ecumenical Racial Justice Starter Training Pack.
'The Multicultural Ministry Toolkit' - A training resource for growing multi cultural churches.
Available from: Racial Justice and Multicultural Ministry Office, URC, Church House, 86 Tavistock Place, London WC1H 9RT 0207916 8655 racial.justice.mm@urc.org.uk
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