Church of Scotland's drift towards same-sex marriage is 'very sad'.
(Photo: Unsplash)The Christian Institute has called it a "very sad development" after most presbyteries in the Church of Scotland came out in support of same-sex weddings in its church buildings.
A report to the 2022 General Assembly shows that 29 presbyteries gave their backing to legislation which, if passed, will allow ministers to conduct marriage ceremonies for gay couples.
Twelve presbyteries voted against the draft legislation.
The report to the forthcoming General Assembly says that no minister will be forced to wed a gay couple or be involved in the arrangements.
The legislation is to be debated at the General Assembly, taking place online and in Edinburgh from 21 to 26 May.
Under the proposals, ministers will be able to apply to the Principal Clerk's office to become a celebrant of same-sex weddings. An application would then be made to the Registrar General for Scotland on their behalf. CT.
