Prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples as they give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership are published today (20 January) Church of England website. 20 January 2023 Fulcrum
Traidcraft PLC – a Christian group that has spent years campaigning for fair trade – has gone into administration. Sophie Drew. Premier News. 22 January 2023 Fulcrum
On Friday, the Church of England held a press conference to announce its plans for same-sex relationships in the church. Premier News. 20 January 2023 Fulcrum
Archbishop of Canterbury’s position differs from that of archbishop of York, who says he will offer personal blessings Harriet Sherwood Guardian. 20 January 2023 Fulcrum
The Church of England released the details of a proposal to offer blessings, but not marriage, to same-sex couples on Jan. 20. The proposd prayers and liturgies would be the church’s first-ever formal recognition of same-sex relationships, though they would not change its traditional teaching on marriage and would be optional for clergy to offer … Continue Reading
Well, the time has come. The long-awaited (and much leaked) statement from the House of Bishops after the exhausting process of Living in Love and Faith has at least been made public. Before diving into the details, it is worth noting the questions that most people have as they read. Ian Paul. Psephizo. 2o January 2023 … Continue Reading
This is the text of my speech in the debate in the House of Lords on Levelling Up (Second Reading) on Tuesday 17 January 2023. I was the fifth speaker out of 69, so the text needs to be contextualised. There was a five minute speech limit. Nick baines blog. 19 January 2023 John Clark
The Church of England has said it will bless same-sex, civil marriages for the first time after its bishops proposed to change its stance on same-sex relationships. Dan Sales. Mailonline. 18 January 2023 Fulcrum
There’s been a furious reaction from equality campaigners – and disappointment from some evangelicals – after Church of England Bishops said they wouldn’t endorse same-sex marriage in church. Donna Birrell. Premier. 18 January 2023 Fulcrum
For the first time, under historic plans outlined today, same-sex couples will be able to come to church to give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership and receive God’s blessing. Church of England website. 18 January 2023 Fulcrum