The Church of England has officially approved a selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples that can be used in Church of England services. The House of Bishops agreed by 24 votes to 11 to make the Prayers of Love and Faith resources available with effect from December 17. https://twitter.com/churchofengland/status/1734599917287387526 Via press release from the Church of England:
The final texts of Prayers of Love and Faith, commended for use in regular public worship or private prayer, are published today, together with pastoral guidance which sets out how they could be used.
At a meeting held online this morning, the House of Bishops confirmed its earlier decision to commend the Prayers of Love and Faith resources for use in regular public worship and agreed that this should take effect from Sunday December 17.
The Prayers can be used in regularly scheduled services, such as a Sunday Eucharist or Evensong.
As Bishop Walker notes below, “No clergy will be compelled to use them. Those who want to, now can.” https://twitter.com/BishManchester/status/1734619469467529306
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