Same-sex marriage.
Following a vote at the 2022 General Assembly, Church of Scotland ministers and deacons who choose to do so may marry same-sex couples.
The General Assembly voted 274 to 136 to change a standing church law to allow the right to apply to become an authorised celebrant to conduct same-sex ceremonies. The vote came after a majority of presbyteries (29) approved the "Solemnisation of Same Sex Marriage Overture", which was sent to the presbyteries for consideration under the Barrier Act. Twelve presbyteries voted against approval.
Only those who choose to participate in the solemnisation of, or be involved in the arrangements for, a same-sex marriage will do so - it is not a requirement.
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