LATEST NEWS - March 2026
Launch and Blessing of the Diocesan Racial Justice Toolkit
The Diocese of Chichester welcomed Bishop Rosemarie Mallett for the launch and blessing of the new Diocesan Racial Justice Toolkit — a resource designed to help parishes engage more deeply and practically with issues of racial justice. Bishop Rosemarie, who is the Church of England’s Lead Bishop for Racial Justice and Deputy Chair of the Racial Justice Board, commended the toolkit as “a valuable resource” that she looks forward to sharing with colleagues and with those involved in the work of Project Spire. You can read the full story here
Addressing the social injustice of racism is a vital way churches can work together to ensure the flourishing of all.
In the Diocese of Chichester, the Racial Justice Task Force is committed to working together on the journey of seeking racial justice – both within the church and in wider society.
On these pages you will find regular updates and all the information, guidance and resources to help your parish address Racial Justice issues in our communities.
Who is the Racial Justice Co-ordinator in the Diocese?
Documents
Racial Justice Strategy can be found here.
Racial Justice Group Terms of Reference here.
Chichester Diocese Committment to Anti Racism here.
Diocese appoints first ever Racial Justice Coordinator
The Diocese of Chichester has appointed Vitalis Ngwambi as its first-ever Racial Justice Coordinator, a new role funded by the national church and created to help the diocese deepen its commitment to racial justice, inclusion, and the celebration of diversity across its churches and schools. Read more here
The Diocesan Racial Justice Vision document can be read here.
Archbishops' Commission for Racial Justice reports:
Summer report 2024 can be found here.
RESOURCES FOR BLACK HISTORY MONTH
The Church of England has developed some liturgical resources for Black History Month. Take a look here.
National Church launches new projects to champion diversity
THE Church of England has launched an initiative to encourage stronger networking between clergy, ordinands, and lay ministers and leaders of Global Majority Heritage/UK Minority Heritage (GMH/UKME).
The new network, part of the Racial Justice Unit, is intended to meet one of the recommendations in the Archbishops’ Anti-Racism Taskforce From Lament To Action, which called for more effective sharing of information, alongside data collection and monitoring, to help to understand and drive the changes needed in the Church.
The national Racial Justice team is also planning a conference in mid-October, to which network members will be invited to gather to identify issues of common concern and coordinate strategies. The event will be the first gathering since the establishment of the Church of England’s racial justice unit and is part of a strategy of greater participation following the 2021 report.
New documents uploaded on 16/12/2025
Junior Racial Justice Ambassadors
The Racial Justice Co-ordinator is keen to explore new ways for young people to get involved with this important work in our church and school communities. We need more young ambassadors across the county. If you are interested in becoming a Junior Racial Justice Ambassador, let you school know and ask them to contact Vitalis Ngwambi Racial Justice Co-ordinator
Please keep a look out on our news and events pages for the latest news on racial justice.
NEW
Diversity Day at Steyning Grammar School
Hundreds of pupils from local primary schools gathered at Steyning Grammar school (February 2023) to take part in a Racial Justice and Diversity Day. The day was so successful that there are now plans to see similar events in other schools across Sussex.
A report on the day can be read
here.
Windrush 75th Anniversary: Bishop Leon’s Visit
To mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival of the Empire Windrush, Bishop Leon Golding, Suffragan Bishop of Montego Bay in Jamaica, was invited to the Diocese of Chichester for a five-day programme of visits to churches and schools. Read all about the visit here.
The Stephen Lawrence Foundation - Legacy for change 30 years on.
The Foundation, established amid unprecedented growing global awareness of racial inequality, exists to inspire a more equitable, inclusive society, and to foster opportunities for marginalised young people in the UK. Click here to read more.
Union of Black Episcopalians Conference 2023
Godfrey Kesari attended the (UBE) Union of Black Episcopalians conference recently. He wrote this report for AMEN (Anglican Minority Ethnic Network) You can read it here.