Occurring
for 1 hour, 15 mins
RACIAL JUSTICE SUNDAY
Racial Justice Sunday is an ecumenical observance which began in 1995 in Britain and Ireland. The catalyst for this observation was the murder of Stephen Lawrence, a Black teenager in South London, on 22 April 1993. In 2017, Racial Justice Sunday moved from September to the second Sunday of February and is for all churches to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for the gifts and beauty of human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination. It is, however, more than an annual reminder of the Church’s commitment to the task of anti-racism. In the words of Richard Reddie from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, this Sunday represents “a call for Christians to engage in the righteous struggle for racial justice because racial justice is everyone’s business”.
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION
All who are communicants are welcome to receive the bread and wine. There is no obligation to drink from the common cup. However, please do not dip your wafer in the wine. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, please keep your hands at your sides. Gluten-free bread is available.
GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL SINGERS
We welcome Guildford Cathedral Singers, directed by John Bawden and thank them very much for providing the music for this service.
COLLECTION
Your support makes a real difference to the ministry and mission of Guildford Cathedral. If you would like to support this work on a regular basis it’s very simple to set up a direct debit via the Parish Giving Scheme. The phone number is 0333 002 1271, and the Cathedral reference code is 170617001. One-off donations can be made using the Gift Aid envelopes or a contactless donation by using the contactless box (by the West Doors of the Cathedral), or our QR code. On behalf of all at Guildford Cathedral, thank you.
Racial Justice Sunday is an ecumenical observance which began in 1995 in Britain and Ireland. The catalyst for this observation was the murder of Stephen Lawrence, a Black teenager in South London, on 22 April 1993. In 2017, Racial Justice Sunday moved from September to the second Sunday of February and is for all churches to reflect on the importance of racial justice, to give thanks for the gifts and beauty of human diversity, and to commit to end racism and acts of discrimination. It is, however, more than an annual reminder of the Church’s commitment to the task of anti-racism. In the words of Richard Reddie from Churches Together in Britain and Ireland, this Sunday represents “a call for Christians to engage in the righteous struggle for racial justice because racial justice is everyone’s business”.
RECEIVING HOLY COMMUNION
All who are communicants are welcome to receive the bread and wine. There is no obligation to drink from the common cup. However, please do not dip your wafer in the wine. If you would prefer to receive a blessing, please keep your hands at your sides. Gluten-free bread is available.
GUILDFORD CATHEDRAL SINGERS
We welcome Guildford Cathedral Singers, directed by John Bawden and thank them very much for providing the music for this service.
COLLECTION
Your support makes a real difference to the ministry and mission of Guildford Cathedral. If you would like to support this work on a regular basis it’s very simple to set up a direct debit via the Parish Giving Scheme. The phone number is 0333 002 1271, and the Cathedral reference code is 170617001. One-off donations can be made using the Gift Aid envelopes or a contactless donation by using the contactless box (by the West Doors of the Cathedral), or our QR code. On behalf of all at Guildford Cathedral, thank you.
Cathedral Eucharist 11 February 2024, Racial Justice Sunday
11 Feb 2024, 9:45 a.m. for 1 hour, 15 mins
Cathedral Eucharist 11 February 2024, Racial Justice Sunday
11 Feb 2024, 9:45 a.m. for 1 hour, 15 mins