1. I have met several times with my Pastor, who knows about the clergy abuse, and has been reading this blog. We decided to take the issue to the Session of the Church, and give the Session members time to consider what has happened, and what might be an appropriate response.
2. The divulging of a "sister" so violated was met with compassion, sorrow, and sympathy. A lot of time was spent in the meeting discussing what could be done. They were left with the Pastor's direction to keep thinking and praying about it. The subject would again be discussed in the November meeting. I feel so relieved to know that others know what happened, even if they do not know my identity.
3. I have written a letter to the Session members, suggesting some kind of Service of Wholeness that others might also take advantage of. I include the correspondence from the Pastor to the Session, into which my letter has been incorporated.
4. My Pastor and I will work together on the format and resources for this service. And I am in hopes that anyone who needs to do so, will come to this service, put down their burden of pain, begin to heal, and move forward again.
Click Here for Pastor's correspondence to the Session members:
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