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Anglican bishops have expressed their grief at the Church of England’s decision to trial “special standalone services” for blessing those in same-sex partnerships.

It is a "sad day for the Church of England," Christian evangelist Franklin Graham said following news of the church opting to hold experimental services to bless same-sex couples.

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Pro-LGBT campaigners in England claim to be evangelicals. In the United States, LGBT churches universally abandon the term. Why?

Jayne Ozanne has resigned from the Church of England’s General Synod, making allegations of “abuse” she believes LGBTQ+ members of the church…

<strong>Letters: </strong>Progressive clergy will claim the synod vote is a victory, but the reality is far less than promised, writes <strong>Rev Andrew Foreshew-Cain</strong>. Plus letters from <strong>Rev Katie Welborn van Santen,</strong> <strong>Darren Hackett </strong>and <strong>Dr Andrew Wilshere</strong>

The Church of England has decided to proceed with trial blessing services for same-sex couples. This decision, made during the General Synod, marks a significant shift in the denomination's stance on same-sex relationships.

Thursday, November 16, 2023 – The Church of England’s governing body has voted to back special services to bless same-sex couples on a trial basis. The CoE — central to the entire Anglican Communion of 85 million believers across 165 countries — does not allow same-sex marriage, standing by its teaching that marriage is between a…

The vote at November's General Synod for standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples shows that the Church of England is now even more divided than the Conservative Party.

Gay evangelical Jayne Ozanne has resigned from the General Synod over its “callous disregard” for LGBTQ+ people.