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Church of England halts plans for standalone same-sex blessing services.

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Bishops in the Church of England have decided not to move ahead with a trial of standalone services of blessing for same-sex couples. 

They have also decided that the current ban on priests marrying same-sex partners will remain in place for now. 

The House of Bishops reached its decisions at a meeting last week that reviewed theological and legal advice relating to the February 2023 vote in the General Synod to permit same-sex blessings. 

Church of England moves forward with plans to bless same-sex couples Staff writer The Church of England's parliament has backed proposals to permit blessings for same-sex couples.

Since that time, same-sex blessings have been introduced as part of regular church services despite strong opposition from evangelicals. 

Church of England same-sex blessings are 'hugely disappointing' Staff writer Traditionalist Anglicans have expressed disappointment at the decision of the Church of England House of Bishops...