ArchdeaconBridgetShepherd

Putney parishioners lose Rev Sharon Hunt after racist abuse

Rev Sharon Hunt, the first black priest at St Mary’s Church, Putney, stepped down after experiencing racist abuse during a parish dinner on 24 September 2026. Archdeacon Bridget Shepherd condemned the incident, and the Diocese of Southwark announced a review of anti‑racism measures and support for the parish.