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The parties to the High Court proceedings brought by former Gloriavale member John Ready against the community's leaders have reached a settlement agreemen

Gloriavale: Leadership denies breaching its duties to members, reveals remarkable insights into community 19 May, 2021 12:00 AM 10 minutes to read Residents of Gloriavale make food for the community. Photo / TVNZ The infamous Gloriavale document where newcomers sign their lives over to the secretive religious sect has been revealed as a key part of a potentially-landmark legal action against the Christian community's leadership. The original document, "A Declaration of Commitment to Jesus Christ and to the Christian Church and Community at Gloriavale" is a foundation piece of ongoing court ac...

Stuff The isolated West Coast Christian community of Gloriavale has set itself apart from the rest of society for more than 50 years. The plaintiffs have asked the High Court to give control of the community's assets to the Public Trust because they allege the West Coast community's leaders have failed to provide adequate working and living conditions. Their lawyer, in a February hearing, alleged the community breeds sexual predators and victims, and members are forced into “slave labour”. The plaintiffs say they are also concerned about the quality of the accommodation, food, and acces...

Gloriavale unveiled: What life is really like inside controversial sect Residents of Gloriavale make food for the community. (Photo / TVNZ) Gloriavale unveiled: What life is really like inside controversial sect Wed, 19 May 2021, 12:15PM The infamous Gloriavale document where newcomers sign their lives over to the secretive religious sect has been revealed as a key part of a potentially-landmark legal action against the Christian community's leadership. The original document, 'A Declaration of Commitment to Jesus Christ and to the Christian Church and Community at Gloriava...

Gloriavale community buildings on the West Coast. Photo: RNZ / Tim Brown The High Court has recently allowed publication of certain documents relating to the case for the first time. In a five-page position statement on behalf of The Christian Church Community Trust, its trustees and the other defendants, the public gets a rare glimpse into religious expectations and life at Gloriavale. "Those that choose to live in the community agree to abide by certain aspects of religious doctrine including that they should obey the word of the Lord. This includes: not using contraception and gladly rec...