An update on the draft proposals from the lead Bishop on LLF, Martyn Snow.
Update leaflets
The first leaflet provides a
The second leaflet provides more detail on the theological work to date by the Faith and Order Commission and the Episcopal Reference Group.
For ready to print versions of these leaflets, please see the bottom of the page.
Draft proposals & theological advice
The full draft Code of Practice and the draft Guidance for use of the Prayers of Love and Faith, including in stand alone or bespoke services was published for General Synod in February 2025. This also includes detailed commentary on both of these key documents. The draft Bishops' Statement is still being developed.
The advice to date from the Faith and Order Commission and their Episcopal Reference Group has been published in two synod papers. Any further updates from FAOC will be added to this page as and when they are published.
- GS Misc 1406. This includes three sections: one on unity and ecclesiology, another on the role of conscience in bishops’ work, and a final one on the relationship between holy matrimony, civil marriage, and same-sex marriage. For more detail, the introduction and the executive summaries of the three sections at the beginning of GS Misc 1406 are a good start.
- GS Misc 1407. A part report from the Episcopal Reference Group which contains theological advice on whether the Prayers of Love and Faith as written affect the Church’s doctrine of marriage. You might find the executive summary of GS Misc 1407 helpful.
The Prayers of Love and Faith
The
Guidance for Diocesan Synod leads & participants
This guidance for diocesan synod chairs and facilitators offers background advice and a suggested timed outline for facilitating discussions and gathering feedback.
The slide pack that can be used at the sessions, including questions, is available online via Mentimeter, and has been sent out to all Diocesan Secretaries and communication leads. If you have not received this, please contact the LLF team via [email protected].
Hard copies of the answer sheets, for those unable to use an electronic device to submit answers via Mentimeter, are available to request via [email protected].
Guidance for using Mentimeter
Diocesan Synods are encouraged to use Mentimeter, an online interactive presentation tool, to gather the feedback on the proposals.
- Mentimeter user guide for participants
- Mentimeter user guide for presenters - this has been shared with Diocesan Secretaries. Please contact [email protected] to request a copy.
Ready to print leaflets
- General update leaflet - print ready
- Theology update leaflet - print ready