'The question of how to promote racial justice has been prioritised in both our LM and AM Meetings for Worship for Church Affairs.’

Manchester Friends drop ‘overseer’ term in push for racial justice

'The question of how to promote racial justice has been prioritised in both our LM and AM Meetings for Worship for Church Affairs.’

by Rebecca Hardy 26th February 2021

Manchester and Warrington Area Meeting (AM) has decided to drop the term ‘overseer’ and to substitute the term ‘pastoral care team/member’ ‘wherever possible’. The move is part of its commitment to promote racial justice within Quaker work.

Manchester Friends drop ‘overseer’ term in push for racial justice

'The question of how to promote racial justice has been prioritised in both our LM and AM Meetings for Worship for Church Affairs.’

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