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Racial Justice Sunday is observed by United Kingdom, British Christian churches on the second Sunday of February. It began in 1995. On 11 September 2005, special celebrations were held in
Cardiff
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,
Glasgow
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, and
London
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for the tenth anniversary of this day of observance.
The
Methodist Church in Britain
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describes Racial Justice Sunday as "an opportunity for all Christians to join together in:
*Reflecting on the importance of
racial justice
*Thanksgiving for
human diversity
*Prayer for an end to misunderstanding, racism and injustice
*Action that truly makes a difference
*
Fundraising for national and local racial justice initiatives."
[Methodist Church in Britain]
Racial Justice Sunday
accessed 29 August 2017
Racial Justice Sunday moved from the second Sunday of September to the second Sunday of February, with effect from 2017,
at the same time as
Education Sunday was moved to the second Sunday in September because of its more logical connection with the start of the
school year
A school is an educational institution designed to provide learning spaces and learning environments for the teaching of students under the direction of teachers. Most countries have systems of formal education, which is sometimes compul ...
. In 2023 the day will be marked on 12 February.
[Christian Aid]
accessed 5 February 2023
References
Civil awareness days
February observances
September observances
Holidays and observances by scheduling (nth weekday of the month)
Christian Sunday observances
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