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Sunday: 100 Voices; Church of England's anti-racism strategy; Pilgrimage

25/04/2021

100 Voices; Church of England's anti-racism strategy; Pilgrimage

BBC Radio 4 - Sunday, 100 Voices; Church of England's anti-racism strategy; Pilgrimage

William Crawley takes a look at the ethical and religious issues of the week.

Two reports into racism in religious institutions and communities were released in the UK this week. William Crawley explores their findings and asks if they can make a difference.

On Friday, President Biden will mark his first 100 days in office. Each day he has received a letter written by a religious scholar about a pressing issue of the day. William is joined by the founder of '100 Days, 100 Letters' Rabbi Andrea Weiss. The issue of racism has become a common theme over the early days of this presidency and in the week of the conviction of the former policeman Derek Chauvin for the killing of George Floyd Andrea shares some of the letters that explore the divisons and rifts many Americans are trying to resolve.  

Also we hear from Patrick Ngwolo the lead pastor at Resurrection Houston who knew George Floyd as a friend.

The long awaited report from the Church of England's Archbishops' Anti-Racism Taskforce was released this week. It aims to bring about 'a change of culture in the life of the church.' But does it go far enough and what is being done differently to ensure the recommendations are acted on? We hear from a former race advisor to the church and two members of the taskforce, Rev Sonia Barron, Co-chair of the taskforce and the Ven Neil Warwick, Archdeacon of Bristol.

The Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby tells Sunday how he intends to ensure that there is meaningful change throughout the church to address racism.

And relax with Spring sounds and spiritual uplift as we walk the new Northern Saints Trails with Reverend Eileen Harrop and trail creator David Pott. They’ll take the slow route in the footsteps of Cuthbert, Hilda, Oswald and Bede - part of a revival of the time-honoured tradition of pilgrimage. We would love to hear your stories of pilgrimage - where did you go and what did you learn on the road? You can contact us at sunday@bbc.co.uk

Producers: David Cook and Alistair Kleebauer

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