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Church of England OKs blessings for same-sex couples, but it still won't marry them

Same-sex couples still can't marry in the church, but clergy can now choose to confer blessings on a civil marriage or partnership. The decision came after a vigorous debate.

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Same-sex blessings a ‘moment of hope’ for Church but divisions still ‘run deep’

The Bishop of London said he recognised the change ‘does not go nearly far enough for many but too far for others’.

The Independent UK

Church of England makes decision on same-sex blessings after two-day debate

The position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry in church

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Church of England votes in favour of blessings for same-sex unions

Passing of motion at General Synod represents profound shift in church’s stance on homosexuality

The Guardian - UK

Church of England synod votes in favour of blessings for same-sex couples

The position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry in church.

The Independent UK

Church of England’s General Synod backs motion to offer blessings to same-sex couples in marriages

The Church of England’s General Synod has voted in favour of a motion to offer blessings to same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages.

Evening Standard

Dean of Bristol backs plans to review God's pronouns as 'God has no gender'

The potential move has already sparked fierce debate

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Church of England explores using gender neutral terminology to refer to God in prayer

The Anglican church says Christians have recognised God is neither male nor female since ancient times, yet this has not always been reflected in worship.

ABC News

Plea for Stone of Destiny to be spared Coronation role as 'apology to Scots'

CHURCH of England leaders have been told they must reject the use of Scotland’s Stone of Destiny in the coronation.

The National (Scotland)

Church of England explores gender neutral God

The Church of England will look into the use of gender neutral terms to refer to God in prayers, but the centuries-old institution said on Wednesday there were no plans to abolish current services.

Reuters

Church of England to discuss same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage has been legal for 10 years in England and Wales, but the state church does not allow its ministers to marry same-sex couples

Evening Standard

Church of England considers making God gender-neutral

Pronouns such as 'he' and 'him' will be deliberated upon as part of a gendered language analysis

Irish Mirror

Protesters call for gay marriage rights as Church of England Synod meets

Proposals of blessings for same-sex couples have been welcomed by some as progress, while others said they do not go far enough.

The Independent UK

Church of England considering gender-neutral God

This spring, the Church will consider whether the pronoun 'He' can be changed

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Church of England considering whether God could become gender-neutral

A new project on gendered language is set to begin this spring

Evening Standard

Church of England to consider use of gender neutral terms for God

Any potential alterations would mark a departure from traditional Jewish and Christian teachings dating back millennia

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Afternoon Update: Australians missing after earthquake; church might drop ‘he’ for God; and polluting hybrids

And the end of the Zoom party era

The Independent UK

Church of England considering gender-neutral alternatives for God

A new joint project on gendered language will begin this spring, said Rt Rev Dr Michael Ipgrave, Bishop of Lichfield

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The Independent UK

Church of England considering alternatives to calling God ‘he’

Any potential alterations would mark a departure from traditional Jewish and Christian teachings dating back millennia.

Daily Mirror

Priests could stop using male pronouns 'He' and 'Him' when referring to God

A project based on 'gendered language' in the Church is set to be launched and debated this spring, with the possibility it could include suggestions on the use of 'He' and 'Him' in reference to God.

The Guardian - UK

Parliament’s part in the C of E’s rifts on equality for women and gay people

Letters: Westminster interference over women priests left a legacy that is still felt today, says April Alexander, while Andy Foster says equality for LGBTQ+ people in the church must become law

The Guardian - UK

Church of England to consider greener alternatives to burial

Water cremation and human composting among methods to be discussed by General Synod this week

The Independent UK

Too many LGBT people have heard ‘the words of rejection’ from Church of England

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby made the remarks in his opening address to the General Synod 2023.

France 24

Pope Francis joins Anglican, Presbyterian leaders in denouncing anti-gay laws

Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and the top Presbyterian minister together denounced the criminalization of homosexuality on Sunday and said gay people should be welcomed by their churches.

The Independent UK

Pope, Anglican, Presbyterian minister denounce anti-gay laws

Pope Francis, the head of the Anglican Communion and the top Presbyterian minister have spoken out on LGBTQ rights

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