Response to Domestic Abuse
Domestic abuse has historically been cloaked in silence, treated as an issue that is to remain behind closed doors. Such an attitude has attributed to continuing abuse and violence on many women, men, and children.
Domestic abuse is an injustice in our society. An injustice that is at epidemic level. The statistics on this island, and across the world, are evidence of this. Advocating and protecting the vulnerable is part of the gospel message of Christ, and therefore, part of our mission responsibility as Christ’s Church.
We want to equip churches across our Connexion to positively engage in discussions and prayer around their reaction and response to Domestic Abuse.
We invite you to read and engage with our ‘Response to Domestic Abuse’ document, below.
Response to Domestic Abuse Video
Worship Resources
We hope that these worship resources are helpful throughout the Connexion, as we think and act on preventative, protective and supportive measures for the victims and survivors of Domestic Abuse within our congregations and in our communities.
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Sunday Resource
This worship resource sets out some suggestions of how you could introduce this conversation into your church community.
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Behind Closed Doors
A Bible Study resource for use in small groups to help us reflect on the heart of God in response to Domestic Abuse.
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Prayer Card
A printable prayer card containing a prayer in response to domestic abuse.
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True Stories
A series of spoken word reflections from survivors of Domestic Abuse.
