How do I make a claim to the Methodist Church?

Contact the General Secretary

Making a claim can bring up a range of emotions. It can help to find support to help you during this process. 

To make a claim of abuse, you can:

• email the General Secretary at generalsecretary@methodist.org.nz  
• phone 0800 266 639 ext 824
• post to:  
  General Secretary – Private & Confidential 
  Methodist Connexional Office 
  PO Box 931 
  Christchurch 8140 

If the General Secretary is the alleged abuser, then please email the president instead president@methodist.org.nz.

You may want to have a lawyer represent you in your claim, but it is not essential. If you cannot afford a lawyer, you may be eligible for legal aid. You can learn more about getting a lawyer and other legal advice.

You can also request your records

When you make your claim, you can also request a copy of any records they hold about you at the same time. This information can be used as evidence for your claim.

Learn how to request your records from the Methodist Church.

You might be asked to complete an Application for Redress form

You may be asked to complete the Methodist Church’s Application for Redress formopen_in_new when you make a claim of abuse.

More information is on the Methodist Church’s website

Learn more about the Methodist Church’s Resolution and Redress Process for survivorsopen_in_new.