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Bishops propose prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples

For the first time, under historic plans outlined today, same-sex couples will be able to come to church to give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership and receive God’s blessing.

18/01/2023
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Draft prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and for God’s blessing for same-sex couples published

Prayers asking for God’s blessing on same-sex couples as they give thanks for their civil marriage or civil partnership published

20/01/2023
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Prayers and Thanksgivings

Prayers and Thanksgivings, from The Book of Common Prayer (1662). Cambridge University Press, 2006 edition.

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Prayers asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples

The law prevents ministers of the Church of England from carrying out same-sex marriages. And although there are no authorised services for blessing a same-sex civil marriage, your local church can still support you with prayer.

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Prayers for God’s blessing for same-sex couples take step forward after Synod debate

The Church of England’s General Synod has called on the bishops to take the next step to issue prayers which would enable same-sex couples to come to church after a civil marriage or civil partnership to give thanks, dedicate their relationship to God and receive God’s blessing.

09/02/2023
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General Synod February 2023 Max Colson/Church of England

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Thanksgiving services

As well as a christening, there is a special, simple service of thanksgiving, which is a lovely time when you can be with friends and family, ask for God’s blessing and pray for your baby.

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8  A Song of God’s Blessing

Canticles from Common Worship: Daily Prayer by The Church of England.

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Common Worship: Daily Prayer

Dedication Festival

Dedication Festival from Common Worship: Festivals The Church of England.

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Common Worship: Festivals

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