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Birmingham LGBTQ+ church members ‘cut off’ after sexual assault complaints

Former members also say complaints were mishandled and are seeking apology from Methodist church

The Methodist church in Birmingham has been accused of “silencing and cutting off” members of an LGBTQ+ congregation after the arrest of a member on suspicion of sexual assault.

A man was arrested in November after a number of former members of the congregation at Inclusive Gathering Birmingham (IGB) alleged they were subjected to inappropriate touching, groping and harassment during church services and social gatherings.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Former members also say complaints were mishandled and are seeking apology from Methodist churchThe Methodist church in Birmingham has been accused of “silencing and cutting off” members of an LGBTQ+ congregation after the arrest of a member on suspicion of sexual assault. A man was arrested in November after a number of former members of the congregation at Inclusive Gathering Birmingham (IGB) alleged they were subjected to inappropriate touching, groping and harassment during church services and social gatherings. Continue reading…