The Church of England has voted in favour of a motion to offer blessings to same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages 🔴 While blessings will be allowed, the Church’s position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still b...
The motion also included an acknowledgement of a “failure” to welcome LGBTQI+ people and a repentance for the harm they have and continue to experience in the church.
The House of Clergy voted 111 in favour, 85 against and three abstentions, while the House of Laity saw 103 votes for, 92 against and five abstentions. They said: “For the first time, the Church of England will publicly, unreservedly and joyfully welcome same-sex couples in church.
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