The Very Revd Andrew Zihni is Dean of Gloucester Cathedral.

Racial Justice and inclusion is a critical priority for the Church of England and we are committed to ensuring that our Dioceses, clergy and volunteers reflect the communities we are called to serve. 

Downing Street has announced that the King has approved the nomination of Andrew Zihni as the 39th Dean of Gloucester

“We are CofE” is a series of clips produced to highlight the diversity of persons undertaking vocations in the Church, both ordained and lay, including school ministry.

The former Dean of Ministry at St Mellitus College and Dean of Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Affairs in the Diocese of Birmingham will commence her duties in April 2023.

Racial Justice Sunday 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. 

The Archbishops Commission for Racial Justice has released the fourth of its biannual Racial Justice reports.

Racial justice is a major priority for the Church of England and this has implications for the way we do ecumenism.  Ecumenism is primarily about unity in diversity, and this should be reflected in the way we function.

Find out more about the commissioners for the Racial Justice Commission.

The role of the Archbishops' Commission for Racial Justice was to set out a compelling agenda for change, for the benefit of all within the Church of England.