Archbishop of York to Preach at Manchester Cathedral

The Archbishop of York will join Dean Govender and members of the Church of England's Racial Justice Unit at Manchester Cathedral on Racial Justice Sunday.
 
All are invited to attend this Sung Eucharist service, which is taking place on Sunday, 9th February at 10.30am. 

Archbishop Stephen, who will preach during the service, said: "As we prepare to gather to mark Racial Justice Sunday, I thank God for the opportunity it gives us to journey closer to the heart of the gospel. What God has done in Jesus Christ, through his dying and rising, has formed us into a new humanity. In Christ, all the old barriers are broken down, and we now find ourselves with new perspectives and new relationships with each other. We should collectively aspire to be part of a Church which includes every tribe, every language, every nation, and which could truly offer hope and joy to our world."

Dean Rogers added, “Racial Justice Sunday is being celebrated throughout the Church of England and we are delighted the Archbishop of York will be the preacher at Manchester Cathedral as we mark this important day. The Church of England is making slow but steady progress on greater equality, and the presence of Archbishop Stephen at this service reflects the commitment that he and the national church have in promoting greater inclusion and racial justice within the church. Please do join us on February 9 for this important service.”