On 20 January 2023, the Church of England issued draft texts of prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples as they give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership. Proposed by the Church’s bishops, these will be considered by General Synod next month alongside other proposals in response to a six-year process of listening, learning and discernment on questions of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage known as Living in Love and Faith.§. Continue reading →