The Movement for Justice and Reconciliation presents, AFTER THE FLOOD: THE CHURCH, SLAVERY AND RECONCILIATION.
The Movement for Justice and Reconciliation presents, AFTER THE FLOOD: THE CHURCH, SLAVERY AND RECONCILIATION.
This new feature documentary shows how the 18th century Church became embroiled in chattel slavery. We discover how the Church justified its involvement in the trade and it’s lasting impact. The film then explores what this means for Christian reconciliation today.
Why After the Flood? The documentary aims to be educational and redemptive, and addresses the historical neglect of slavery in British Christian history. It looks at biblical principles for racial reconciliation in our churches today. This is a pre-requisite for British churches to confront slavery, and necessary to overturn injustices resulting from its legacy.
The Movement for Justice and Reconciliation believes that the church must confront racism in all its forms in the Christian community. This requires understanding the roots of its complicity. It also requires showing the route to reconciliation, first for ourselves and, then, for others.
The Bristol event also featured a panel from:
Prof.Robert Beckford, Winchester University - Director of the new Institute of Climate and Social Justice.
Rev Catherine Okoronkwo, Bishop’s Advisor on Racial Justice, Vicar of All Saints and St Barnabas, Swindon. In addition she is currently the Racial Advisor to the Bishop of Bristol.
Rev Mary Hotchkiss, Curate, serving the first year of my curacy in a multi-parish Benefice –the King’s Way Benefice - in East Bristol.
Rev Chris Dobson, Ecumenical and Global Partnerships Officer at Diocese of Bristol. Alongside being a member of the Keyboard Trust Steering committee.
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