Why is the Church Hurting? Exploring Moral Injury in the Church
Newcastle Cathedral
Tuesday 13th May 2025
The term “moral injury” refers to the enduring negative emotions, such as guilt, shame, anger and disgust, experienced as a result of the violation or suppression of one's deeply held moral code. We might acquire a moral injury when someone in a position of trust and authority betrays our shared moral values or when we ourselves act in a way that violates or fails to live up to those values.
This one-day conference explores what moral injury is and how it can be caused by the institution of the Church and its practices, introduces reparative work already under way in Newcastle, and includes some guided conversation about how these injuries can be addressed in and by the Church. The day will include presentations by survivors of church-related abuse and experts in the field.
More information about the event, including the full programme and how to book, will be available soon on this page. If you have any questions, please contact Dr Maggi Creese (Chaplaincy to Survivors) on m.creese@newcastle.anglican.org.