The Presbyterian Church of Australia’s General Assembly has issued a formal apology to victims of sexual abuse in the Church. The 2019 General Assembly, which comprises delegates from across Australia and meets for business every three years, was hosted by Hurstville Presbyterian Church in Sydney’s South. With each meeting of the Assembly, a new Moderator is elected for a three-year term and this year, Rev Dr Peter Barnes, Minister at Revesby Presbyterian Church, was elected to that role.
The assembly considered a number of important matters, one of which was approving a formal apology to victims of sexual abuse in the church.
Read the apology here.