LATEST NEWS
What does it mean to Love your Neighbour? Join churches in the Diocese to mark Racial Justice Sunday on 8th February 2026 or join in the special diocese-wide service at Chichester Cathedral in person and online.
As well as special services in four churches in the Diocese, all churches are being encouraged to participate in some way – More information is coming in the New Year as well as launch details of a Diocesan Racial Justice Toolkit. Please save the date.
Racial Justice resources can be found on the Churches Together in Ireland and Britain link below.
New documents uploaded on 16/12/2025
- Racial Justice Strategy here
- Data Questionnaire here
- 2026 Racial Justice Sunday Liturgical Resources 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.
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?
Vitalis Ngwambi
Documents
Racial Justice Strategy can be found here.
Racial Justice Group Terms of Reference here.
Chichester Diocese Committment to Anti Racism here.
Junior Racial Justice Ambassadors
The Racial Justice Officer 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 the Racial Justice Officers
Racial Justice Sunday 2025 - resources TBC
Please keep a look out on our news and events pages for the latest news on racial justice.
NEWS
Racial Justice Sunday 2026 - liturgical resources here
Black History Month 2025
A Racial Justice Study Day, organised by the Diocese, has been planned for 8th October as part of Black History Month. All welcome - You can find out more here and how to book.
Diversity Day at Steyning Grammar School
Hundreds of pupils from local primary schools gathered at Steyning Grammar school last month (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.