A Shropshire equal rights campaigner has welcomed 'glacially slow' progress in the Church of England towards marriage for same-sex couples.
A Shropshire equal rights campaigner has welcomed "glacially slow" progress in the Church of England towards marriage for same-sex couples.But Peter Roscoe, who with his life partner Geoffrey Hardy were among the first couples to enter into a civil partnership 17 years ago, called on the CofE to move faster and follow the Methodists and Quakers in allowing marriages to take place in their buildings.
Some years ago Mr Roscoe was involved in a small group of activists called Shropshire 4 Equal Marriage and they talked to various churches about their positions. Bishop Richard Jackson of Hereford said everyone is welcome in CofE churches and it is"not the end of the conversation but a milestone in our journey together".
But he added that although he is impatient for change he"did not want to throw the baby out with the bathwater". The CofE has carried out a Living in Love and Faith consultation which is due to be considered by the ruling Synod next week. The issue has caused huge disagreement in the Church of England.
"That will mark the beginning of a new stage of decision making and practical discussion, and we are well aware that there will be many complex and contested issues to be resolved, both in the Church of England nationally and in our own diocese."
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Church of England Refuses to Back Same-Sex MarriageThe Church of England said it will allow blessings for same-sex, civil marriages for the first time but same-sex couples will not be allowed to marry in its churches
Read more »
The Church of England may dismiss us but we LGBT reverends will always make you welcomeThe Church of England may dismiss us but we LGBT reverends will always make you welcome 💬 via ipaperviews
Read more »
Church of England formally apologises for 'shameful' treatment of LGBTQ+ peopleIn a letter, the Bishops of the Church of England admitted LGBTQ+ people have been ‘failed’ in the past but they should be and are ‘welcome and valued’.
Read more »
Leaders retreat over plan to charge Remembrance Day events in ShropshireShropshire Council leaders have retreated over plans to charge for Remembrance Day events after the proposals started a storm of protest.
Read more »
Gallery: Shropshire pretty as a picture after snowfallShropshire Star photographers have been out and about capturing the scene after snow fell on the county overnight.
Read more »
Leaders admit failures to fix Shropshire streetlights within target timesA leader has admitted that Shropshire Council is missing its streetlight repair targets by a wide margin but more resources are being put into solving the issue.
Read more »