Living in Love and Faith: what the Church of England's review has changed
In short
Living in Love and Faith is the Church of England's review of identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage. In February 2023 General Synod welcomed optional Prayers of Love and Faith for same-sex couples and new pastoral guidance to replace Issues in Human Sexuality, while endorsing no change to the doctrine of marriage, which still places sexual intimacy within marriage.
What the full article will cover
- What is Living in Love and Faith?
- What did General Synod decide in February 2023?
- What are Prayers of Love and Faith?
- Does the Church's teaching on sex outside marriage change?
- Why does the process divide Anglicans?
- Where does the process stand now?
Frequently asked questions
- Can Church of England clergy bless unmarried couples?
- Is Issues in Human Sexuality being replaced?
- Do Prayers of Love and Faith apply to cohabiting heterosexual couples?
- What are 'standalone services'?
Sources
- churchofengland.org — https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2023-10/gs-2328-llf-nov-2023.pdf
- churchofengland.org — https://www.churchofengland.org/sites/default/files/2023-06/gs-2303-living-in-love-and-faith-update.pdf
- churchofengland.org — https://www.churchofengland.org/node/1613
General information, not legal or religious advice.