The Archbishop of Canterbury in Brighton and Hove

The Archibishop of Canterbury has praised a church in Hove for its efforts to help refugee and migrant women in Brighton and Hove.

On Saturday (March 5), as part of a three-day tour of Sussex churches, Justin Welby visited St Peter’s church in Brighton and All Saints Hove.

He enjoyed breakfast at St Peter’s and spoke on the subject of leadership.

Later in the morning the Archbishop moved on to All Saints Hove where met a number of refugees and representatives from The Network of International Women and was fulsome in his praise for the church.

All Saints quoted the Archbishop on its Facebook account: “This is church as it should be, it’s utterly diverse, it’s immensely hospitable, it’s giving to people in need. It’s just beautiful.”

The church thanked everyone who joined the Archbishop for the International Women’s Day-inspired event in partnership with the Network of International Women ‘sharing the stories of refugee and migrant women in Brighton and Hove’.

The account noted: “It was fantastic to bring so many people together for food, music, creativity and celebration.

“Our support for refugees continues with our Friday Sanctuary project run by One Bread (the church’s social enterprise cafe) in partnership with the Network of International Women.”

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