C of E offers ‘unreserved’ apology as ex-priest found guilty of indecent assault

<p>Chris Brain was found guilty on 17 charges of assault against women who attended Nine O’Clock Service in Sheffield</p><p>The Church of England has apologised unreservedly for its failings over a former priest who has been convicted of indecently assaulting young women who attended a groundbreaking evangelical church featuring rock music and rave culture.</p><p>Christopher Brain was found guilty on 17 charges of indecent assault against women who attended the Nine O’Clock Service in Sheffield between 1986 and 1995 after a trial that lasted more than seven weeks.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/aug/21/church-of-england-apology-priest-christopher-brain">Continue reading...</a>