“In my mind it could only be seen as punishment for me and a vindictive move on her part”, he said. He has now made a complaint of misconduct.
“I don’t feel that I’ve done anything wrong. This is essentially a David and Goliath story. We are definitely just wanting the truth of the situation to be made clear to everybody.”
Bishop Dyer denies removing any permissions to officiate for vindictive or inappropriate reasons.
In a statement, an SEC spokesperson said: “The procurator’s decision was an impartial determination, regardless of any individual’s personal view.
“The outcome of this legal process cannot be set aside or rejected by the Church simply because some don’t like it.”
To date, no complaints have been upheld against Bishop Dyer.
Her lawyer said she had “cooperated fully with the complaints process and has provided detailed written responses where these have been requested”.
Isaac Poobalan and Jen Bressers still believe they have a future in the Church they love. Though Mrs Bressers fears being punished for speaking out, she felt she had no choice.
“I can’t stay silent because to stay silent is to be complicit,” she said.
“So for me, despite the personal costs all these years, we have to tell the truth.”
