It means the church could be closer than ever to allowing gay couples to marry.
They may be welcomed week-after-week to worship within the Church of England, but it is a welcome that is not extended to hosting their marriage ceremony.īut one vicar, who is part of the team leading a project reviewing the church’s position on same-sex relationships says he believes the church has reached a point where change in some form is now inevitable. For same-sex couples, being gay and being a Christian doesn’t always fit together easily, especially when they are making plans for their wedding day.