Prayers of Love and Faith and the dilemma facing the House of Bishops
The Church of England's House of Bishops appears to be losing its nerve over launching standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.
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The Church of England's House of Bishops appears to be losing its nerve over launching standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples.
The Bishop of Liverpool, Paul Bayes, has apologized to traditionalist Anglicans for "the offence or distress" caused by comments calling for a "gender-neutral marriage canon" in which he said he conveyed a lack of respect for "those who think differently."
Despite appearances, Church of England conservatives have not won a victory after the bishops announced that new services of blessing for same-sex couples now require two-thirds majorities in General Synod.
My tribute to Fr Ron Smith who died last Friday - with firm, clear, intelligently-expressed positions, he was a strong presence online. In Real Life he was enthusiastic, positive, and faith-full.