Racial Justice Fortnight from Sunday 28th January 2024
As is a CARJ Tradition, CARJ marks Racial Justice Fortnight which is bookended by the Catholic celebration on the 28th of January and the Ecumenical celebrations on 11th of February.
Racial Justice Fortnight
The Fortnight begins with Racial Justice Sunday (28 January 2024) as celebrated by the Catholic Church in England and Wales. The theme is: “Seeing one another in the life of the Church”. It is important to recognise that we are all children of God, regardless of our race and background. This year we are celebrating the diversity of those who have led holy and exemplary lives. Our Catholic saints walked in this world as we do and were men and women of heroic virtue that can intercede for us to bring our prayers to the Lord. LINK to details for the Catholic celebration The importance of racial justice and why we work for it – Catholic Bishops’ Conference (cbcew.org.uk)
The Fortnight finishes with Racial Justice Sunday (11 February 2024) as celebrated by the other Churches – led by Churches Together Britain and Ireland (CTBI). The theme is ‘Exodus: God’s people on the Move’, which focuses on those who have been forced to leave homes and livelihoods for a variety of reasons, and the welcome they receive when they arrive in a new place. LINK to details foe the Ecumenical celebration Racial Justice Sunday 2024 (ctbi.org.uk)
CARJ is supporting both events; and we will be making some information and resources available throughout Racial Justice Fortnight.