Learning From The Past

Rev. Erin Gingrich - April 1, 2012

Church members and institutional leaders speak regarding the church's history of clergy and staff sexual misconduct and abuse of power. They shared pieces of our history, major learnings from their work, and our vision of healing, integration, safety, strength and health going forward for our beloved church. Congregational reflection and dialogue followed both services.

The Second Circle: Congregants

Listen to the Reading by Mary Ellen Mogee.

Listen to the Statement by Mary Howard.

The Third Circle: Congregation as an Institution

Listen to the Reading by Jeff Schatz.

Listen to the Impact on Congregations by Rev. Dr. Richard Speck.

Listen to the Statement by Barbara Naef.

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Learning From The Past

Rev. Erin Gingrich - March 25, 2012

Several church members explained why they spent the last year researching our church's history of clergy and staff sexual misconduct and abuse of power. They shared pieces of our history, reactions to this history, and our vision of healing, integration, safety, strength and health going forward for our beloved church. Congregational reflection and dialogue followed both services.

Learning From Our Past

Listen to the Introduction by Jodi Imel.

Listen to the Background by Paul Baumgartner.

Listen to the Broader Context by Rev. Erin Gingrich.

The First Circle: Impact on Victims/Survivors

Listen to the Impact Statement by Anne Welch.

Listen to the Reading by Mary Ellen Mogee.

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Right Relations

Mary Ellen Mogee - October 23, 2011

Mary Ellen Mogee shares her experiences with meditation and the importance of right relations.

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