York is playing host to an event set up in tribute to one of the world’s most prominent anti-apartheid campaigners and Christian leaders.
The Revd Nontombi Tutu, episocopal priest and human rights activist, daughter of Archbishop Desmond Tutu, will lead the inaugural Desmond Tutu Annual Memorial Lecture at York Minster on September 17.
In tribute to Desmond Tutu's legacy of scholarly reflection and contemplation, the Desmond Tutu Centre for Religion and Social Justice at the University of Western Cape and United Society Partners in the Gospel (USPG) have established an annual Desmond Tutu Memorial Lecture on Religion and Social Justice.
“Archbishop Tutu was a unique prophetic voice in the apartheid era of his native South Africa, with a legacy that lives on across the globe.
“In an age when we continue to be conscious of so many injustices that blight the lives of people near and far, we are delighted to welcome Revd Nontombi Tutu to educate and challenge us in this first lecture in honour of her father’s work."
The lecture is entitled ‘Truth, The Path to Reconciliation’.
Revd Nontombi will aim to deepen comprehension and inspire action towards dismantling oppressive structures and nurturing just communities.
The event aims to provide a forum for critical reflection on the intersection of religion and social justice.
The event, which will begin at 7pm, is free to attend.
Doors will open at 6.30pm and attendees are encouraged to register their interest via the USPG website.
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