Further to our post The Church of England and same-sex relationships which summarized the the Church of England’s announcement on 18 January 2023 of its outline plans in relation to same-sex couples, on Friday 20 January 2023 the Church issued a further Press Release Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published, extracts of which are reproduced below.

Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published

20/01/2023

The draft texts, proposed by the bishops of the Church of England, 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 →