Southwark Diocese to celebrate BHM with special service

The Diocese of Southwark are holding a special Black History Month service at Southwark Cathedral on 4 October.  The theme is‘Who do you say that I am?’and will explore how cultural and social heritage interacts with God-given identities.   

The service will be followed by a workshop, led by Southwark’s Area Racial Justice Leads, to reflect on Black contributions to society and the Church, and to share details of the Southwark diocese’s work in countering anti-racism and racial injustice through its Anti-Racism Charter (ARC) launched in 2021, to which parishes are encouraged to refer.

Bishop Rosemarie Mallett, who is also Joint Lead Bishop for Racial Justice for the Church of England said:

Anti-racism matters, because we are all equal in the eyes of God. We want people to recognise that Gospel imperative to work to ensure that all can be included, all are welcomed, and all can find their place in our churches, communities and institutions.

Register to attend the service at https://southwark.anglican.org/news-events/events/whats-on/black-history-month-2025-annual-service-of-thanksgiving/