Racial Diversity

While recognising that we have a very long way to go, Trinity is committed to pursuing Gospel-centred racial justice and equality. We are using a ten point plan, developed together by Pastor Agu Irukwu of ‘Jesus House’ and Nicky Gumbel of ‘HTB’ and other church leaders of different denominations to help shape action:

Acknowledgment: that the issue of racial injustice and its systemic and institutional nature are fundamental challenges and Gospel priorities for every Christian.

Audit: An honest look at ourselves and our churches and where we are in relation to the issue of racial injustice.

Conversation: Creating spaces for open, honest and frank conversations. Listening to the voice of the black community, starting with those in your sphere.

Education: Bridging the knowledge gap. What is it like to be a black person in the UK today? Understanding the historical context. The damage to the psyche of black people by sustained and systemic racism.

Speaking Up: Using our platforms to speak out against the evil of racism. This would be speaking out into the larger society but also speaking out into our own churches and organisations.

Advocacy: Using our influence and reach to be advocates for racial equality. It is the changes in structures that can deal a death blow to racism.

Representative Leadership: Creating systems, structures and processes that encourage representative leadership in our churches and organisations.

Practical Action: Developing short, medium and long term plans for action.

Prayer: Encouraging prayer as a group and within our churches over the issue of racial injustice.

Prophetic: Discerning God’s mind clearly and ensuring that our actions and narratives are driven by this and centred very clearly around Jesus and rooted firmly in the word of God.