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Church of England Invests £730,000 in Racial Justice Initiative

2/1/2026

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The Church of England launched the Racial Justice Priority (RJP) with £730,000 to diversify over 400 London parishes and spur further funding.
The initiative aims to educate congregations about the church's historical ties to transatlantic slavery and aid refugees.
The Bishop of Edmonton emphasized racial justice as a core church practice.
The new Archbishop of Canterbury defended Project Spire against conservative criticism, asserting it aligns with love and reconciliation.

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Story summary

The Church of England launched the Racial Justice Priority (RJP) with £730,000 to diversify over 400 London parishes and spur further funding.
The initiative aims to educate congregations about the church's historical ties to transatlantic slavery and aid refugees.
The Bishop of Edmonton emphasized racial justice as a core church practice.
The new Archbishop of Canterbury defended Project Spire against conservative criticism, asserting it aligns with love and reconciliation.