Oral question asked in the House of Commons, by Ben Bradshaw (Labour). It was answered by Andrew Selous (Conservative) on Thursday, 16 November 2023 on behalf of the Church Commissioners.
Same-sex Relationships
- Question
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What recent progress has been made on implementing the decisions taken by the General Synod in February 2023 on blessing same-sex relationships and relating to clergy in same-sex relationships.
- Answer
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This week the General Synod agreed that the prayers of love and faith, and the pastoral guidance for their use, will be commended for use from mid-December, and also that special services of prayer and dedication using the prayers of love and faith can be authorised for a trial period before full synodical authorisation.
Secondary information
- Type
- Oral question
- Reference
- 900090
- 740 cc782-3
- Session
- 2023-24
- Oral question type
- Lead
- Chamber / Committee
- House of Commons chamber
- Subjects
- Clergy Homosexuality Marriage General Synod of the Church of England
Librarians' tools
- Timestamp
- 2024-04-16 12:43:43 +0100
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