This page contains information and resources to support the wellbeing of those of UK Minority Ethnic & Global Majority Heritage in our church communities.
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‘If it Wasn’t for God’: A Report on the Wellbeing of Global Majority Heritage Clergy in the Church of England
This focus study contributes to the broader Living Ministry study by exploring the wellbeing experiences of Global Majority Heritage (GMH) clergy and what enables and might better enable them to flourish in the Church of England. It was commissioned by the Church of England’s Ministry Development Team and funded by Clergy Support Trust. The analysis and views are those of the author and research team.
Counselling for GMH/UKME clergy, ordinands and lay ministers
Further to the request in the Living Ministry study If it Wasn’t for God for additional therapeutic support, and aware that it is not always possible to seek support from a colleague or related institution, the Church of England has engaged the Churches’ Ministerial Counselling Service (CMCS) to provide independent, confidential, non-directive support to all GMH/UKME clergy, ordinands and lay ministers, beyond that provided by dioceses, Theological education institutions or otherwise.
Further details can be found on the link below:
UK Minority Ethnic mental health toolkit
The purpose of this toolkit is to raise awareness and to provide information for church leaders, church workers and chaplains to assist them in gaining a better understanding of issues relevant to UK Minority Ethnic mental health. While the toolkit is not a training resource aimed at the attainment of new competencies, it is hoped that it will contribute to the development of existing pastoral ministries. Links to further resources can be found at the end of this document.
