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Blessings of unmarried couples authorised in Kansas

Blessings of unmarried couples authorised in Kansas

Homosexuals and heterosexuals for whom marriage might pose a financial hardship will soon be able to have their relationships blessed in the Diocese of Kansas.

21 March 2013

Church edges closer to same-sex blessings

Church edges closer to same-sex blessings

[By Lloyd Ashton for Anglicantaonga] There’s an almost irresistible momentum towards blessings for same-sex couples in church, and for the ordination of folk in those relationships.

06 February 2013

Gay celibate clergy in England can become bishops

Gay celibate clergy in England can become bishops

The Church of England has today issued a statement confirming that gay priests can be appointed bishops as long as they live in accordance with the teaching of the Church on human sexuality.

04 January 2013

Church of England responds to PM's same sex marriage statement

Church of England responds to PM's same sex marriage statement

Responding to the Prime Minister’s statement on same sex marriage today, the Church of England issued the following statement.

07 December 2012

Statement by the Primate of the Church of Ireland

Statement by the Primate of the Church of Ireland

The fact that the Very Reverend Thomas Gordon, Dean of Leighlin, entered a Civil Partnership on 29th July last has created a new situation for the Church of Ireland. 

20 September 2011

Civil partnerships and same-sex relationships - a statement by the House of Bishops of the Church of England

Civil partnerships and same-sex relationships - a statement by the House of Bishops of the Church of England

The House of Bishops today issued a statement about the continuing debate within the Church of England about same-sex relationships.

01 July 2011

From the Standing Committee of the Anglican Communion

From the Standing Committee of the Anglican Communion

The following resolution was passed by the Standing Committee of the Anglican Communion meeting in London on 15-18 December, and approved for public distribution.

18 December 2009

Archbishop of Canterbury's Statement on Los Angeles Episcopal Elections

Archbishop of Canterbury's Statement on Los Angeles Episcopal Elections

The election of Mary Glasspool by the Diocese of Los Angeles as suffragan bishop elect raises very serious questions not just for the Episcopal Church and its place in the Anglican Communion, but for the Communion as a whole.

06 December 2009

A Response to the Presidential Address by the Bishop of New Westminster

A Response to the Presidential Address by the Bishop of New Westminster

I recognize the Archbishop of Canterbury's concern for the unity of the Communion. Indeed I share it, along with all other bishops. I think he sincerely believes his remarks today will further our unity. My expectation is that they will do the opposite.

17 September 2002

Statement of the Presiding Bishop on Human Rights for Homosexual Persons

Statement of the Presiding Bishop on Human Rights for Homosexual Persons

I have read with alarm and deep concern accounts of statements by the presidents of Kenya, Uganda, and Zimbabwe which have become a provocation for the harassment and persecution of homosexual persons.

08 October 1999