The Daily Vale

Discover a range of blogs and writings discussing Gloriavale, offering varied perspectives on life within and beyond the community. From personal reflections to investigative pieces, these blogs delve into the beliefs, practices, and controversies surrounding Gloriavale. Whether you’re curious, a former member, or a researcher, our curated selection provides insights to explore. Join us on a journey of discovery through these diverse narratives.

Newshub: Closed faiths including Gloriavale, Jehovah’s Witnesses now included in Royal Commission into Abuse in Care

Newshub: Closed faiths including Gloriavale, Jehovah’s Witnesses now included in Royal Commission into Abuse in Care

: By Michael Morrah | Newshub | Secretive, closed faiths – including Gloriavale, Exclusive Brethren, and Jehovah’s Witnesses – will be formally investigated by the Royal Commission into Abuse in Care. The Commission’s Anglican investigation has also been expanded to include the Methodist, Presbyterian, and Salvation Army faiths. A spokesperson for…

Gloriavale’s Charitable Status

: Following the Employment Court Hearing Feb/March 2022, the GLST has again called for the Charities Services to reinvestigate Gloriavale’s Charitable Status. In a letter to them in March 2022, we drew their attention to the recent hearing and the concerns around lack of employment protections inside Gloriavale, the ongoing oppressive…

First Freedom Day!

: Happy First Freedom Day!!! Meet the Disciple family. Dad, Faithful, wrote this on his FB wall, “One year ago my wife and I made the difficult and desperate decision to take our family out of Gloriavale for a 3-day break. Our lives will never be the same again.” Faithful was…

Ezra Hope’s Reflections

: Leavers have been reflecting on their own experiences of living and working in Gloriavale, since the Employment Court Case is a hot topic at present. Here are Ezra Hope’s reflections: https://www.gloriavaleleavers.org.nz/portfolio/ezra-coercive-control-work/…

Employment Musings Pre-Trial

: Opinion Piece by Liz Gregory Gloriavale and the Govt and some ex-members of Gloriavale will be heading to the Employment Court later this month, to establish whether 3 young men were employees or volunteers. Lots of leavers have been ringing in discussing the case and the concepts that will likely…
Gloriavale: Here Lies….. [Cartoon]

Gloriavale: Here Lies….. [Cartoon]

: | Dominion Post | Emma Cook | Digital cartoon by Emma Cook on political and social issues in New Zealand and internationally. Cartoon depicts a memorial gravestone for “A fair impartial independent investigation into abuse claims at Gloriavale”. Refers to news that the Board of Trustees of the Christian Church…