The Church of England’s General Synod has voted to end plans for stand-alone blessing ceremonies for same sex couples in churches after extended debate. The decision also closes a years-long process that had examined whether such ceremonies could be introduced.
Members this week approved a motion from bishops to conclude the Living in Love and Faith process and halt further work toward permitting special services for same-sex couples in civil marriages, The Telegraph reported.
The vote followed hours of discussion and confirmed that agreement between conservative and liberal factions had not been reached.
The Synod supported forming new working groups on relationships, sexuality and gender to continue discussion in the future rather than advancing blessing ceremonies now, according to Church Times.
Church of England Synod votes against blessing same-sex marriage | Church & Ministries
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