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The Church’s Response to Survivors: From Stumbling Block to Stepping Stone - (Webinar 2 in the 'Speaking Truth – Voices of Survivors of Childhood Abuse' Webinar Series

In Webinar 2 - The Church’s Response to Survivors: From Stumbling Block to Stepping Stone, we will be introduced to a consideration of the theology of safeguarding and how erroneous interpretations of scripture have been used to justify suffering or to force survivors to forgive. We will learn how childhood abuse affects future faith and the survivor’s understanding of God and church. We will look at aspects of traditional church, including language, which can be harmful to survivors. We will hear from survivors about their experiences, including alternative modes of church which they have found helpful. We will look at the Methodist Church’s work, both to make our churches safer spaces and to respond better to survivors of abuse within our congregations.

Feb 23, 2022 11:00 AM in London