Larry Wright (priest)

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. He 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]

The Reverend

Larry Wright
Known forNext Century Foundation

References
  1. Next Century Foundation Board Members
  2. The Religious Affairs Advisory Council (Official Website)
  3. 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.
  4. St George's CE Academy Newtown
  5. Hawkesley Church Primary Academy
  6. "Birmingham after Brexit: hope and regret in the 50-50 city". The Guardian. 1 July 2016.
  7. "ANN TV presents The English Hour with William Morris and special guest Revrd Larry Wright". 26 May 2014 – via YouTube.
  8. Religious Affairs Advisory Council Blog


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