The Church of England's own press release on the General Synod's 8 to 9 February 2023 debate, in which Synod voted to welcome the Prayers of Love and Faith texts and called on the House of Bishops to refine and commend them, voting by house: Bishops 36 for, 4 against, 2 abstaining; Clergy 111 for, 85 against, 3 abstaining; Laity 103 for, 92 against, 5 abstaining. The motion as amended explicitly endorsed "the decision of the College and House of Bishops not to propose any change to the doctrine of marriage," and specified the prayers "should not be contrary to or indicative of a departure from the doctrine of the Church of England." Synod members also voted to lament and repent of the Church's failure to welcome LGBTQI+ people.
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PublisherChurch of England
Publication Year2023
URLhttps://www.churchofengland.org/media-and-news/press-releases/prayers-gods-blessing-same-sex-couples-take-step-forward-after-synod
Source TypeOfficial denominational history
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The Church of England's own press release on its own General Synod's own floor vote, naming the vote tallies by house and quoting the amendment preserving the doctrine of marriage. NotesCited for the 8 to 9 February 2023 General Synod vote tallies and the amendment preserving the doctrine of marriage unchanged.
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Custodian BodyChurch of England
Custodian BasisThe Church's own press release on its own General Synod's own floor vote.
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