No change on marriage in view as Bishops pledge to update sexuality guidance – Church Times January 31, 2017 by Fulcrum CHURCH doctrine on marriage will not be changed to accommodate same-sex relationships, but more detailed teachings should be issued to the clergy offering “fresh thought” and understanding of the Church’s gay and lesbian members in the context of “changed” social attitudes towards sexuality, a report from the House of Bishops has concluded. Hattie Williams. Church Times 27 January 2017 FulcrumShareTweetShare