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John Smyth survivor tells of ‘physical reaction’ over redress scheme data breach

Nearly 200 abuse survivors’ details were mistakenly shared in an email.

Evening Standard · Aug 27, 2025

Rave culture, lycra ‘nuns’ and ‘sexual healing’: Inside the evangelical cult left unchecked in the Church of England

Inspired by 80s rave culture and radical evangelical preaching, Christopher Brain and his acolytes developed a revolutionary type of worship which brought young people flocking to the Church of England. Thirty years after the ‘cult’ collapsed in controversy, its leader has been convicted of abusing vulnerable young women who ‘viewed…

The Independent UK · Aug 21, 2025

Former priest led movement with ‘extremely disturbing’ services, court hears

Christopher Brain, 68, from Wilmslow, Cheshire, was leader of the the Nine O’Clock Service in Sheffield between 1986 and 1995.

The Independent UK · Jul 2, 2025

John Smyth QC abuse survivor calls for ‘clean sweep’ of Church of England

Mark Stibbe, who was abused by John Smyth QC in the 1980s, called for all senior clergy ‘that did nothing but knew what was going on’ to stand down.

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2024