Larry Wright (priest)
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Known for | Next Century Foundation |
Larry Wright is a British priest of the Church of England. He is the Religious Affairs Advisor to the Next Century Foundation[1] and the convenor of the Religious Affairs Advisory Council, which investigates conflict situations, actual or emerging, analysing any relevant religious factors.[2] He is the former Director of Religious Affairs at the Yarl's Wood Immigration Removal Centre[3] and the former Director of Religious Affairs at the YMCA UK.
Wright is currently the Rector of St Nicolas' Church, Kings Norton, a multicultural and multifaith church in his home city of Birmingham having previously been a Rector of St George's Newtown, Birmingham.[4] He is also Chief of Governors at the Hawkesley Church Primary Academy in Kings Norton.[5] Wright is a staunch peace activist and opposed Brexit on the grounds that it could create division.[6] He has made regular television appearances on broadcasts such as The English Hour on the Arab News Network (ANN)[7] and has commentated on a range of issues such as migration, radicalisation and war.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ Next Century Foundation Board Members
- ^ The Religious Affairs Advisory Council (Official Website)
- ^ Great Britain: Parliament: Joint Committee on Human Rights. (2007). The treatment of asylum seekers: tenth report of session 2006–07, Vol. 2: Oral and written evidence, Volume 2. The Stationery Office.
- ^ St George's CE Academy Newtown
- ^ Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
- ^ "Birmingham after Brexit: hope and regret in the 50-50 city". The Guardian. 1 July 2016.
- ^ "ANN TV presents The English Hour with William Morris and special guest Revrd Larry Wright". 26 May 2014 – via YouTube.
- ^ Religious Affairs Advisory Council Blog
External links
[edit]- "Middle East Migration Crisis – Building Trust". 15 July 2016 – via YouTube.
- "Aramea Foundation-Roundtable-Speech by Rev. Larry Wright". 25 February 2017 – via YouTube.