Reaching out to survivors of abuse
Building bridges between church and community.
"We do not ask why you come"
What is United in Solace and Grace?
'United in Solace and Grace' is a series of reflective church services which are designed to reach out to survivors of abuse of all kinds, families, supporters, and professionals.
We are working towards creating safe and accessible worship spaces. So that our churches can become places for everyone to reflect, to heal and to come and seek solace and grace.
Our Aim ....
Our Aim is to build bridges between survivors of all types of abuse, and the church, to ensure that our peaceful churches are safe and welcoming places of prayer and worship for everybody.
We wish to make United in Solace and Grace available to those who need it without cost, and as simply as possible. We ask that you do not change the liturgy, and that you reach out to survivors' organisations in your area.
Our Team is drawn from a variety of traditions, and this is reflected in our worship.
A brief history ...
United in Solace and Grace was formed in 2024/5 in response to the Makin Report and the historical abuse scandals in the Church of England.
UNITED IN SOLACE AND GRACE began with a one off reflective service. It was developed by Revd Jenny Seggar, a Church of England rural parish priest, and Emma Corbett, (Survivors in Transition Ipswich).
To mark the end of It's Not OK Week 2025, they combined their expertise in working with survivors, Trauma Informed Practice and liturgy to develop a deeply reflective and sensitive service which gives survivors, supporters and professionals a chance to reflect and pray.
The service was well received by professionals and survivors, and Jenny was delighted to receive an award from the University of Suffolk and Survivors in Transition for innovation in Trauma Informed Practice.
We are very aware that it is not just sexual abuse that produces trauma, so the services are prayerfully written to be appropriate for survivors of physical, domestic, mental and spiritual abuse too. Members of the team have expertise in a variety of areas, and we are careful to ensure that the worship is balanced and appropriate for all.
Other services are in the process of being developed, as well as looking at how churches can become safe spaces for all survivors of abuse, and how we can build bridges with the survivors communities. Everything is rooted in Trauma Informed Practice.
United in Solace and Grace is a small beginning.
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