Our Mission
Compassionate Gathering recognizes that the whole community is hurt by sexual abuse, and that the whole community needs to be part of the healing process. We heal through supporting all the wounded, through listening to each other’s stories compassionately, and through apologizing for the wrongs committed.
We started working on the clergy sex abuse issue, but welcome anyone abused by individuals or society to come and share their stories of pain with us. When we listen to the wounded as often as needed, as long as needed, they begin the journey from victim to survivor.
Every person is sacred.
Coming together in community is a sacred act.
Apology is a sacred gift.
Healing is a sacred journey.