The Living in Love and Faith process is part of a longer journey of the Church of England to listen, learn and respond to changing views in our society towards identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage. Despite big differences over the best approach to take, the Church agrees it needs to better include and support LGBTQI+ people.
In July 2024, General Synod asked the House of Bishops to undertake further work on two aspects of the LLF process:
- The Prayers of Love and Faith, specifically on how to use these in so-called ‘bespoke’ services and what pastoral reassurance might be needed for this.
- A timetable for consideration of the question on removing restrictions for clergy entering same-sex civil marriages.
The House of Bishops has asked the Faith and Order Commission (FAOC), and the Episcopal Reference Group (the episcopal members of FAOC), together with the LLF team and the LLF Working Groups for advice and to draft proposals. The draft proposals remain flexible, and both consultations and further theological advice will help the House of Bishops refine them, before deciding if and how to take them forward, including bringing them back General Synod to be discussed and voted on.
In this video, you can learn more about the draft proposals that have been put together in response to the General Synod vote in July 2024. These proposals will go out for informal consultation with diocesan synods and other bodies. You can find more resources and the update from spring 2025 here.
About Living in Love and Faith
How do questions about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage fit within the bigger picture of the good news of Jesus Christ? What does it mean to live in love and faith together as a Church?
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A response from the Bishops of the Church of England about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage.
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