Black History Month 2024 is a momentous occasion to recognise and celebrate the invaluable contributions of black people to British society.
October marks the start of Black History Month UK – a time to celebrate and remember African and Caribbean heritage peoples' achievements and contributions to the British economy, culture, and history.
Liturgical Resources for Black History Month
Liturgical Resources for Black History Month are available from the Church of England. The resources include Services of the Word, a Eucharistic service, Prayers of Lament and of Commission, and links to further resources for Bible studies, youth work, Messy Church, and music. They are for all churches. The Church has immense formative power within the wider community and such power begins in our worship of God..
International Black History Month UK
October 1st marks the start of Black History Month in the UK, and the International Black History Month UK theme for the month is 'Celebrating our Changemakers'. They will be examining key moments in UK Black history and the people behind them such as Olaudah Equiano and the black abolitionist group, the 'Sons of Africa.' and the Black Civil Rights movements of the 1960s and 1970s, as well as shining a spotlight on the UK's first female Black MP, Diane Abbott, Henry Sylvester Williams, Marion Patrick Jones, Olaudah Equiano, Obi Egbuna, and Stella Thomas.
Black History Month UK
Throughout Black History Month 2024, a range of events, discussions, and educational activities will be taking place across the country, all focused on 'Reclaiming Narratives'. You're invited you to join the conversation, share your stories, and be a part of this movement. Use #ReclaimingNarrativesBHM on social media to connect with others and keep the conversation going.
Celebrate, Educate, and Inspire with their Comprehensive Resource Pack. For more information on how you can get involved, visit Black History Month UK.
A Prayer for Black History Month
Compassionate God,
who sent Jesus Christ to deliver us from all manner of injustices and inequalities,
create in us new hearts and enlarged visions,
to see the image of God in every person
irrespective of background, race and ethnicity.
May we be generous in our love of others
as we work towards ending racism and injustice;
creating communities of human flourishing,
through Jesus Christ your Son our Lord,
who is alive and reigns with you,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, now and for ever
Amen.