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Presbyterian Moderator Resigns Over Safeguarding Issues
Faith Facts
- Rev Trevor Gribben will step down as Moderator of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland due to significant safeguarding failings.
- These shortcomings in protection occurred between 2009 and 2022, leading to harm and risk for several individuals.
- The Church is committed to offering support and expressing regret to those affected, seeking to uphold Christian responsibility for the vulnerable.
The Presbyterian Church in Ireland faces a crucial moment.
Rev Trevor Gribben resigns from leadership following revelations of past safeguarding shortcomings.
The failings within the Church’s central safeguarding functions placed individuals at risk.
The leadership has offered an unreserved apology.
“Following an internal investigation and report, it has become clear that there have been serious and significant failings in the central safeguarding functions of the Presbyterian Church in Ireland,” Rev Gribben stated.
“As a result of this, people have been placed at risk. We are aware of a number of people who have been harmed, and we believe there may well be others as yet unknown to us.”
“We apologise unreservedly for this.”
The Church emphasizes its Christian duty to care for and protect those most vulnerable.
It is demonstrating repentance and a commitment to accountability.
Stay informed and prayerful for those affected.
Hold Christian leaders to a high standard of care rooted in Biblical principles.