Gavin Drake
@gavindrake.co.uk
Writer, Editor and Producer at Church Street Bureau
Campaigner against abuse (all abuse, but focused on Church of England)
Campaigner against abuse (all abuse, but focused on Church of England)
I made some music to cheer on the Lionesses
Staying Home by The Ducklings
YouTube video by Gavin Drake
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July 26, 2025 at 3:54 PM
I made some music to cheer on the Lionesses
Ingerland-Ingerland-Ingerland
July 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Ingerland-Ingerland-Ingerland
My report for The Living Church -
Holy Land leaders call for action over attacks on West Bank Christians
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Holy Land leaders call for action over attacks on West Bank Christians
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Holy Land Leaders Call for Action Over Attacks on West Bank Christians - The Living Church
Jerusalem’s Christian leaders condemned recent attacks by Jewish settlers on Taybeh, the West Bank’s only remaining Christian village, where a cemetery and fifth-century church were set afire July 8.
livingchurch.org
July 14, 2025 at 7:11 PM
My report for The Living Church -
Holy Land leaders call for action over attacks on West Bank Christians
livingchurch.org/news/news-an...
Holy Land leaders call for action over attacks on West Bank Christians
livingchurch.org/news/news-an...
My latest report for The Living Church:
Bishop Andy John has "retired" with immediate effect from his post as Archbishop of Wales; and will remain Bishop of Bangor until 31 August.
Bishop Andy John has "retired" with immediate effect from his post as Archbishop of Wales; and will remain Bishop of Bangor until 31 August.
Welsh Primate Resigns in Cathedral Leadership Scandal - The Living Church
The church's trustee body passed a motion of no confidence in Archbishop John's leadership after reports found safeguarding failures, weak financial controls, and a culture of alcohol abuse and sexual...
livingchurch.org
June 28, 2025 at 9:42 AM
My latest report for The Living Church:
Bishop Andy John has "retired" with immediate effect from his post as Archbishop of Wales; and will remain Bishop of Bangor until 31 August.
Bishop Andy John has "retired" with immediate effect from his post as Archbishop of Wales; and will remain Bishop of Bangor until 31 August.
My latest article for The Living Church on the Israel - Iran conflict and its effects on Christians in the region...
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Jerusalem Archbishop: ‘Intercede on Our Behalf’ - The Living Church
Archbishop Hosam Naoum: “Many of our church members have endured direct attacks, while a greater number now face the ominous prospect of cross-border escalations.”
livingchurch.org
June 21, 2025 at 7:09 AM
My latest article for The Living Church on the Israel - Iran conflict and its effects on Christians in the region...
livingchurch.org/news/news-an...
livingchurch.org/news/news-an...
Four journalists killed in atack on al-Ahli hospital
My latest report for The Living Church
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My latest report for The Living Church
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4 Journalists Killed in Attack on al-Ahli Hospital - The Living Church
The Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem said it “condemns this attack in the strongest possible terms.”
livingchurch.org
June 5, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Four journalists killed in atack on al-Ahli hospital
My latest report for The Living Church
livingchurch.org/news/4-journ...
My latest report for The Living Church
livingchurch.org/news/4-journ...
Oh dear – here we go again!
Has the Church of Engalnd used its safeguarding "watershed moment" to put things right and to learn the lessons it has previously ignored?
Has the Church of Engalnd used its safeguarding "watershed moment" to put things right and to learn the lessons it has previously ignored?
Oh dear - here we go again! - Church Abuse
Has the Church of Engalnd used its safeguarding "watershed moment" to put things right and to learn the lessons it has previously ignored?
churchabuse.uk
May 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Oh dear – here we go again!
Has the Church of Engalnd used its safeguarding "watershed moment" to put things right and to learn the lessons it has previously ignored?
Has the Church of Engalnd used its safeguarding "watershed moment" to put things right and to learn the lessons it has previously ignored?
We must not confuse forgiveness with re-admittance to leadership - it’s re-traumatising for victims and unsafe for the Church - read my latest article for Premier Christianity.
www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/dr-m...
www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/dr-m...
Dr Michael Brown has been accused of sexual misconduct. He should not return to ministry
An independent report has said the prominent Christian apologist Dr Michael Brown engaged in "sexually abusive misconduct" yet those who commissioned the report have cleared him to return to ministry....
www.premierchristianity.com
May 2, 2025 at 3:49 PM
We must not confuse forgiveness with re-admittance to leadership - it’s re-traumatising for victims and unsafe for the Church - read my latest article for Premier Christianity.
www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/dr-m...
www.premierchristianity.com/opinion/dr-m...
My latest article for The Living Church is an interview with the director of Gaza's al-Ahli Arab Hospital, Dr Suhaila Tarazi.
Gazan Hospital Director Says Ministry Continues
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Gazan Hospital Director Says Ministry Continues
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Gazan Hospital Director Says Ministry Continues - The Living Church
Dr. Suhaila Tarazi told TLC that parts of the hospital have already opened again.
livingchurch.org
April 23, 2025 at 6:47 AM
My latest article for The Living Church is an interview with the director of Gaza's al-Ahli Arab Hospital, Dr Suhaila Tarazi.
Gazan Hospital Director Says Ministry Continues
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Gazan Hospital Director Says Ministry Continues
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Read my latest article for The Living Church magazine on yesterday's double-air strike which closed the last remaining hospital in northern Gaza - the Anglican-run al-Ahli Hospital
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livingchurch.org/news/news-an...
Israeli Missile Strikes Close al-Ahli Hospital - The Living Church
Al-Ahli Arab Hospital was the last remaining functioning hospital in northern Gaza.
livingchurch.org
April 14, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Read my latest article for The Living Church magazine on yesterday's double-air strike which closed the last remaining hospital in northern Gaza - the Anglican-run al-Ahli Hospital
livingchurch.org/news/news-an...
livingchurch.org/news/news-an...
Love Actually - Prime Minister's speech
YouTube video by Danilo Balu
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February 27, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Syria’s Anglicans Cautiously Hopeful
In this article for the US-based Living Church magazine, I explore the hopes of Syrian Christians following the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule
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In this article for the US-based Living Church magazine, I explore the hopes of Syrian Christians following the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule
livingchurch.org/news/news-an...
Syria’s Anglicans Cautiously Hopeful - The Living Church
“We in Syria have been afraid since the fall of the regime,” said Nour Nassour, a lawyer and theology student. “We are afraid of what the future holds for us.”
livingchurch.org
February 22, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Syria’s Anglicans Cautiously Hopeful
In this article for the US-based Living Church magazine, I explore the hopes of Syrian Christians following the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule
livingchurch.org/news/news-an...
In this article for the US-based Living Church magazine, I explore the hopes of Syrian Christians following the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s rule
livingchurch.org/news/news-an...
In memory of Clive Billenness
Clive was one of the good guys who used his position to advance the cause of victims and survivors of church-based abuse.
churchabuse.uk/2025/02/18/i...
Clive was one of the good guys who used his position to advance the cause of victims and survivors of church-based abuse.
churchabuse.uk/2025/02/18/i...
In memory of Clive Billenness - Church Abuse
Clive was one of the good guys who used his position to advance the cause of victims and survivors of church-based abuse.
churchabuse.uk
February 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
In memory of Clive Billenness
Clive was one of the good guys who used his position to advance the cause of victims and survivors of church-based abuse.
churchabuse.uk/2025/02/18/i...
Clive was one of the good guys who used his position to advance the cause of victims and survivors of church-based abuse.
churchabuse.uk/2025/02/18/i...
Interesting first day of this week's General Synod meeting - I detected a very different mood. It was good to hear a safeguarding debate where everybody appeared to be singing from the same hymn sheet.
Maybe this is the week that the C of E will get its house in order - still much to do.
Maybe this is the week that the C of E will get its house in order - still much to do.
February 10, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Interesting first day of this week's General Synod meeting - I detected a very different mood. It was good to hear a safeguarding debate where everybody appeared to be singing from the same hymn sheet.
Maybe this is the week that the C of E will get its house in order - still much to do.
Maybe this is the week that the C of E will get its house in order - still much to do.
An open letter to the Church of England’s Diocesan Bishops: General Synod and Safeguarding
If Synod does the right thing next week, victims, survivors, advocates and campaigners won't have to continue being “shouty campaigners”.
churchabuse.uk/2025/02/06/a...
If Synod does the right thing next week, victims, survivors, advocates and campaigners won't have to continue being “shouty campaigners”.
churchabuse.uk/2025/02/06/a...
An open letter to the Church of England’s Diocesan Bishops: General Synod and Safeguarding - Church Abuse
If Synod does the right thing next week, victims, survivors, advocates and campaigners won't have to continue being “shouty campaigners”.
churchabuse.uk
February 6, 2025 at 12:54 PM
An open letter to the Church of England’s Diocesan Bishops: General Synod and Safeguarding
If Synod does the right thing next week, victims, survivors, advocates and campaigners won't have to continue being “shouty campaigners”.
churchabuse.uk/2025/02/06/a...
If Synod does the right thing next week, victims, survivors, advocates and campaigners won't have to continue being “shouty campaigners”.
churchabuse.uk/2025/02/06/a...
More porky pies from the Pinocchio Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell
Do the right thing, Archbishop Pinocchio, and close the door on your way out. You can take your porky pie with you.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/30/m...
Do the right thing, Archbishop Pinocchio, and close the door on your way out. You can take your porky pie with you.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/30/m...
More porky pies from the Pinocchio Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell - Church Abuse
Do the right thing, Archbishop Pinocchio, and close the door on your way out. You can take your porky pie with you.
churchabuse.uk
January 30, 2025 at 9:39 PM
More porky pies from the Pinocchio Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell
Do the right thing, Archbishop Pinocchio, and close the door on your way out. You can take your porky pie with you.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/30/m...
Do the right thing, Archbishop Pinocchio, and close the door on your way out. You can take your porky pie with you.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/30/m...
For God’s sake, Stephen Cottrell: Go. And go Now!
The Church of England might wobble if it loses two archbishops; but it will have a bigger wobble if you try to stay and continue to do harm.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/28/f...
The Church of England might wobble if it loses two archbishops; but it will have a bigger wobble if you try to stay and continue to do harm.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/28/f...
For God’s sake, Stephen Cottrell: Go. And go Now! - Church Abuse
The Church of England might wobble if it loses two archbishops; but it will have a bigger wobble if you try to stay and continue to do harm.
churchabuse.uk
January 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
For God’s sake, Stephen Cottrell: Go. And go Now!
The Church of England might wobble if it loses two archbishops; but it will have a bigger wobble if you try to stay and continue to do harm.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/28/f...
The Church of England might wobble if it loses two archbishops; but it will have a bigger wobble if you try to stay and continue to do harm.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/28/f...
Too little, too late: Charity Commission reminds General Synod of charity trustee’s safeguarding duties
Synod members: Be bold. Stand up and say “NO MORE”. Don’t be complicit in the ongoing re-abuse of victims and survivors.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/27/t...
Synod members: Be bold. Stand up and say “NO MORE”. Don’t be complicit in the ongoing re-abuse of victims and survivors.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/27/t...
Too little, too late: Charity Commission reminds General Synod of charity trustee’s safeguarding duties - Church Abuse
Synod members: Be bold. Stand up and say “NO MORE”. Don’t be complicit in the ongoing re-abuse of victims and survivors.
churchabuse.uk
January 27, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Too little, too late: Charity Commission reminds General Synod of charity trustee’s safeguarding duties
Synod members: Be bold. Stand up and say “NO MORE”. Don’t be complicit in the ongoing re-abuse of victims and survivors.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/27/t...
Synod members: Be bold. Stand up and say “NO MORE”. Don’t be complicit in the ongoing re-abuse of victims and survivors.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/27/t...
Shhh! Silence from the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell
The opportunity remains: Archbishop Cottrell, will you act on your words and promise of accountability or not?
The opportunity remains: Archbishop Cottrell, will you act on your words and promise of accountability or not?
Shhh! Silence from the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell - Church Abuse
The opportunity remains: Archbishop Cottrell, will you act on your words and promise of accountability or not?
churchabuse.uk
January 17, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Shhh! Silence from the Archbishop of York Stephen Cottrell
The opportunity remains: Archbishop Cottrell, will you act on your words and promise of accountability or not?
The opportunity remains: Archbishop Cottrell, will you act on your words and promise of accountability or not?
Safeguarding: Second Church Estates Commissioner holds Church of England feet to the fire
Marsha de Cordova is happy to speak off script. She won’t accept everything she’s told. She’ll be a challenge, as well as a mouthpiece.
Marsha de Cordova is happy to speak off script. She won’t accept everything she’s told. She’ll be a challenge, as well as a mouthpiece.
Safeguarding: Second Church Estates Commissioner holds Church of England feet to the fire - Church Abuse
Marsha de Cordova is happy to speak off script. She won't accept everything she's told. She'll be a challenge, as well as a mouthpiece.
churchabuse.uk
January 17, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Safeguarding: Second Church Estates Commissioner holds Church of England feet to the fire
Marsha de Cordova is happy to speak off script. She won’t accept everything she’s told. She’ll be a challenge, as well as a mouthpiece.
Marsha de Cordova is happy to speak off script. She won’t accept everything she’s told. She’ll be a challenge, as well as a mouthpiece.
The General Synod and Safeguarding – a look ahead to February’s Group of Sessions
Safeguarding will run through the February meeting of the General Synod like the word “Blackpool” runs through a stick of seaside rock.
Safeguarding will run through the February meeting of the General Synod like the word “Blackpool” runs through a stick of seaside rock.
The General Synod and Safeguarding – a look ahead to February’s Group of Sessions - Church Abuse
Safeguarding will run through the February meeting of the General Synod like the word “Blackpool” runs through a stick of seaside rock.
churchabuse.uk
January 15, 2025 at 10:07 PM
The General Synod and Safeguarding – a look ahead to February’s Group of Sessions
Safeguarding will run through the February meeting of the General Synod like the word “Blackpool” runs through a stick of seaside rock.
Safeguarding will run through the February meeting of the General Synod like the word “Blackpool” runs through a stick of seaside rock.
An open letter to te Most Revd and Right Hon Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York
If your commitment to becoming an accountable church is more than “fine words”, you should have no problem answering my questions.
If your commitment to becoming an accountable church is more than “fine words”, you should have no problem answering my questions.
An open letter to te Most Revd and Right Hon Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York - Church Abuse
If your commitment to becoming an accountable church is more than “fine words”, you should have no problem answering my questions.
churchabuse.uk
January 9, 2025 at 4:17 PM
An open letter to te Most Revd and Right Hon Stephen Cottrell, Archbishop of York
If your commitment to becoming an accountable church is more than “fine words”, you should have no problem answering my questions.
If your commitment to becoming an accountable church is more than “fine words”, you should have no problem answering my questions.
Archbishop of York: “Don’t be a shouty campaigner on safeguarding – we don’t listen to the shouty people”
The Archbishop of York can choose to ignore me and others; but if the Church had listened. perhaps Justin Welby wouldn’t be standing down.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/05/a...
The Archbishop of York can choose to ignore me and others; but if the Church had listened. perhaps Justin Welby wouldn’t be standing down.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/05/a...
Archbishop of York: “Don’t be a shouty campaigner on safeguarding – we don’t listen to the shouty people” - Church Abuse
The Archbishop of York can choose to ignore me and others; but if the Church had listened. perhaps Justin Welby wouldn't be standing down.
churchabuse.uk
January 5, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Archbishop of York: “Don’t be a shouty campaigner on safeguarding – we don’t listen to the shouty people”
The Archbishop of York can choose to ignore me and others; but if the Church had listened. perhaps Justin Welby wouldn’t be standing down.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/05/a...
The Archbishop of York can choose to ignore me and others; but if the Church had listened. perhaps Justin Welby wouldn’t be standing down.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/05/a...
Charity Commission responds to open letter on Church of England safeguarding fiasco
As the Charity Commission refuses to properly hold the Archbishops' Council to account, now is the time for a full public statutory inquiry.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/04/c...
As the Charity Commission refuses to properly hold the Archbishops' Council to account, now is the time for a full public statutory inquiry.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/04/c...
Charity Commission responds to open letter on Church of England safeguarding fiasco - Church Abuse
As the Charity Commission refuses to properly hold the Archbishops' Council to account, now is the time for a full public statutory inquiry.
churchabuse.uk
January 4, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Charity Commission responds to open letter on Church of England safeguarding fiasco
As the Charity Commission refuses to properly hold the Archbishops' Council to account, now is the time for a full public statutory inquiry.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/04/c...
As the Charity Commission refuses to properly hold the Archbishops' Council to account, now is the time for a full public statutory inquiry.
churchabuse.uk/2025/01/04/c...