In February it is likely the General Synod of the Church of England will be asked to express its opinions/wishes about the Church of England’s teaching and practice in relation to marriage, gender identity and sexuality following recommendations released on 20 January from the bishops at the end of the process known as ‘Living in Love and Faith’ (LLF). Any decisions will shape the future of the Church of England for a generation and more.
The Church of England Evangelical Council (CEEC) believes that the current doctrine and liturgy of the Church of England around issues of human sexuality reflects the revelation of God as given in the Bible and as understood across centuries and continents.
CEEC believes these wonderful truths to be good for the flourishing of society and of each and every individual whoever we are. Our primary hope and prayer as we move towards the end of the LLF process is that the House of Bishops will bring to General Synod a proposal to reaffirm the doctrine and liturgy we have inherited and recommit ourselves as a church to upholding it.
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