By Tim Wyatt2023-01-19T08:56:00
After years of debate, the Church of England could be weeks away from changing its position on same-sex marriage. But will the outcome satisfy either side? Tim Wyatt looks ahead to what may happen
Next month, the Church of England will finally begin to grasp the nettle of what to do about same-sex relationships.
At a meeting of the General Synod in London, vicars, bishops and ordinary churchgoers will debate proposals from the church’s hierarchy. The plan drafted by the CofE’s most senior bishops has not yet been published. But we do know the bishops will stop short of altering the definition of marriage to include same-sex couples. We also know the bishops will propose “prayers of dedication, thanksgiving or for God’s blessing” are offered to same-sex couples following their civil marriages. Early indications suggest the proposed changes will not draw a line under draw a line under the tortuous debate on LGBT issues which has bedevilled the church for decades.
How did we get here? Ever since the last major report
2023-02-27T12:53:00Z By William Taylor
St Helen’s Bishopsgate has become the latest high profile CofE church to announce it is breaking from the House of Bishops over same sex relationships. In a video posted on their social media, Rev William Taylor explained their decision, and what comes next. Read the full transcript below
2023-02-24T14:55:00Z By George Pitcher
The Church should not be an echo chamber, says George Pitcher. Splitting over disagreements about same-sex marriage is not what Jesus modelled
2023-01-30T17:21:00Z By Sean Doherty
Sean Doherty is a same-sex attracted Christian who has been part of the Living in Love and Faith process since the beginning. He believes the CofE needs to take more time for proper discernment over the Church’s position on gay marriage
2025-07-17T11:04:00Z By AJ Gomez
After the House of Commons voted to decriminalise abortion and legalise assisted dying in the same week, campaigners are warning that decisions on life and death issues are being taken without proper scrutiny
2025-07-08T10:55:00Z By Anna Rees
Most newsrooms are overlooking the greatest story ever told. That’s the conclusion of a new Christianity in Media report. Anna Rees explores how Christians can ensure that positive stories of God at work get the attention they deserve
2025-06-30T12:00:00Z By AJ Gomez
Following recent reports that Michael Jackson accepted Christ just days before his death, AJ Gomez investigates the King of Pop’s faith journey
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