Draft prayers released by the Church of England, intended to be used for blessing relationships including civilly married same-sex couple contain vows and include the use of rings, much like many marriage ceremonies. “Prayers of love and faith” redescribed as… Continue Reading
A response to the news that the Church of England bishops propose the blessing of same-sex civil marriages from Foley Beach, Chair of the Gafcon Primates Council – (Gafcon is a network of conservative Anglicans.) “I write to you with… Continue Reading
A press release by the Church of England. Bishops propose prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples 18/01/2023 For the first time, under historic plans outlined today, same-sex couples will be able to come to church… Continue Reading
The BBC reports that a closed-door meeting of the bishops of the Church of England has decided not to support same-sex marriage. The General Synod (church parliament) meets next month to respond to a five-year study of LGBTQIA issues. But… Continue Reading
The NSW & ACT Baptist Association’s Assembly (church parliament) has strengthened their commitment to traditional marriage by adopting a new “position statement.” “Marriage is a covenant relationship ordained by God as a lifelong faithful union of one man and one… Continue Reading
The weekend the NSW and ACT Baptists hold their “Gathering” which will vote on affirming traditional marriage as the “Position Statement” of their denomination and requiring churches and ministers to affirm their support of it. The Gathering will be held… Continue Reading