CofE conservatives cannot stop same-sex blessings from becoming facts on the ground

Posted on October 12, 2023 
Filed under Church of England, Culture wars

“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. The services are set to come into use anyway after November’s Synod.

The announcement from Church House Westminster on October 9, after the bishops made their decision on the legal route they are now pursuing, certainly highlighted the bishops’ commitment to get the new services into use. …”

– Julian Mann writes at Christian Today.

Update:

See also Lee Gatiss’ Church Society Editorial.