As AMEN celebrates it's tenth anniversary our Vice Chair writes: Some of our members might know that AMEN came into existence in January 2016. It was formed by the amalgamation of two groups with very similar aims and shared focus on racial justice, namely the Latimer Group and the AMEN CofE. You can read more about its history here . AMEN has been growing and making its positive impact on the church and the wider society since its formation. It is an independent and diverse

AMEN are delighted to announce that the Revd Canon Grace Thomas has been appointed as Clergy Representative for the Northern Province on the Executive Committee of the Anglican Minority Ethnic Network (AMEN). The appointment, by co-option, was agreed by the AMEN ExCo at their meeting in January and will be brought to the next AGM for reaffirmation. On confirmation of her appointment Canon Grace said " How delighted I am to have been appointed - thank you so much, it is a real

It is evident from the misguided attempt at espousing what is called ‘Christian Nationalism’ in England that racism is not history yet. As the Archbishop of Canterbury-Elect, Rt Revd Sarah Mullally has stated, “Our National Conversations About Immigration Continue to Divide Us, When Our Common Humanity Should Unite Us.” It is a paradox that “Unite the Kingdom” in practice is not really uniting but dividing. Evidently the emergence of England as an integrated multiethnic and m

Sunday 8 th of February is Racial Justice Sunday and we’ve compiled a list of some of the resources, events and services from around the Church of England. Do let us know if you’ve got a special service or event happening for the day and we’ll add it to the list.   Racial Justice Sunday Resources Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI): The full “Love your Neighbour” resources https://ctbi.org.uk/resources/racial-justice-sunday-8-february-2026/ Church of England:   L

Anglican Minority Ethnic Network (AMEN) CIC held it’s AGM on Thursday 6 th November at High leigh Conference Centre, Hoddesdon, during which elections were held for positions on the Executive Committee (ExCo). Following these elections the composition of the AMEN ExCo is now as follows: Chair:  The Revd Canon Eileen Harrop (previously Vice-Chair) Vice-Chair:  The Revd Canon Dr Godfrey Kesari (previously Secretary) Secretary:  Samuel Williams* Treasurer:  John Tasker Media/Pu

Yesterday UKME and GMH participants from across the Church of England met in Leeds for an AMEN hosted workshop on “Engaging Effectively...

Are you experiencing or have experienced racial injustices? Or know someone who has? Do you or they have the help and support needed to navigate through such difficult times and to advocate effectively? No one should have to face such things alone and without tools to cope. AMEN is the Anglican Minority and Ethnic Network.  We are hosting regular online gatherings as we build strength in community by building relationships, sharing stories and resources for those in and out o

Spaces are limited for this free, full-day, workshop and will be allocated on a first come, first served basis.

As the designated Racial Justice Sunday for 2025 approaches on 9th February, AMEN is sharing this reflective comment on video - food for...

The Revd Canon Smitha Prasadam was consecrated as a new Bishop of Huddersfield at York Minster on St. Alban's Day, Thursday 22 June 2023....

Dear friends, Welcome to AMEN's new website! Please, share this website address to your friends, so that we can have more members linked...