The Church and the legacy of slavery – C of E June 19, 2020 by Fulcrum The events of recent weeks have shone a spotlight on the history and legacy of the slave trade, prompting renewed reflection by many organisations in this country and across the world. The Church of England’s history in this regard is complex: marked both with pride in the role of William Wilberforce and others who led the long fight for the abolition of the slave trade and shame in the role of many other individuals, and the Church itself, in the trade in human beings Church of England website.19 June 2020 FulcrumShareTweetShare
