marriage
I support women's ministry and equality for LGBT+ Christians at every level of the Church, including equal marriage, while recognising that faithful Christians hold different theological convictions.
Human Sexuality/Marriage
Whilst being respectful of the range of views, I am clear in my own convictions around the issues of human sexuality and hold a traditional view on marriage.
I originally decided to stand for synod because, as the proud father of a lesbian daughter and someone who has campaigned for greater equality and inclusion in the church since my ordination in 2005, I wanted to do my bit to try and resolve the current impasse on the issue of same-sex marriage.
I am aware that saying that may alarm many of those who would be with me on equal marriage but my whole point is that I judge each issue on its own merits rather than voting with my tribe and I think that that’s a good thing; and what it means to be a catholic or broad church which seeks to hold people together rather than splintering every time we disagree.
I have publicly advocated, and will continue to do so, for the full affirmation of same-sex marriage whilst allowing for diversity of theological expression and conscience as we have done with the acceptance of the ordination of women
This will never change the nature of marriage.
I hope that the whole Church can unite around its current teaching on marriage, but, if that proves impossible, that proper provision will be made for those that continue to teach it.
I tend to a traditional view of marriage but see that others hold valid views in good conscience which differ from mine.
I am theologically orthodox and seek to welcome all with compassion and without distinction, whilst being committed to the traditional doctrine of Christian marriage as received by the church catholic.
Liturgy and Sacraments I bring Cathedral expertise in liturgy to debates around marriage and holy communion
confusion between specific actions (whether, marriage, blessing etc) and what inclusivity really means.
As one half of an inter-church marriage, I will take a particular interest in ecumenism as the Church of England continues to seek the visible unity for which Jesus prayed.
I do believe in upholding the doctrine of marriage that we have received, but in that there should be generous inclusion, meaningful pastoral care, and the vanquishing of the prejudice that too often diminishes human dignity.
Many who hold to the apostolic and historic teaching on marriage, as I do, felt unheard, sidelined, or subject to accusations that were not always gentle.
Canon B2 process to be followed for any changes to the Church’s doctrine of marriage as outlined in Canon B30: a lifelong union between one man and one woman.
The Church of England’s doctrine on marriage and sexuality is grounded in God’s life-giving Word and His loving purposes for everyone.
I support the church’s current affirmation of the biblical pattern of chastity and marriage; I have been involved with the development of the Alliance; my background is in involvement with CPAS, Renew and Church Society.
Human sexuality- I remain personally committed to the Church of England’s longstanding teaching on marriage and sexual relationships, as expressed in Canon B30.
In 2023, along with six friends, I co-founded the group Inclusive Evangelicals to give a space for evangelicals to express support for same sex marriage.
• Relationships, Sexuality and Marriage – Questions clearly remain for the
next Synod about the future of the Prayers of Love and Faith; I am keen to address these from a place of commitment to the Church of England’s doctrine of marriage as set out in Canon B 30, upholding that teaching clearly and faithfully, while listening carefully, speaking charitably and seeking a respectful way forward.
With regard to the ongoing discussions around human sexuality and relationships I support the current church position on marriage and relationships.
To be clear, I support the blessing of same gender marriage in churches that wish to do so, and the ordination (and licencing) of married LGBTQ+ clergy.
Preserving Marriage Doctrine in keeping with Scripture and Tradition: In a world of
The discussions on sexuality and marriage doctrine will continue into the next Synod.
I believe in the traditional doctrine of marriage revealed in scripture as between one man and one woman.
centralisation. Same Sex Relationships and Marriage This is important unfinished business for the new Synod.
Our task is to reconcile the basic human right to be treated equally with the biblical and historic teaching of the church on marriage being the union of one man and one woman for life.
That mother has now left the Church of England because of the continued bar to same gender people receiving the sacrament of marriage.
I uphold the Church’s historic understanding of marriage as a lifelong union between one man and one woman, and I believe Christian teaching on marriage and sexuality should be approached faithfully and prayerfully.
I affirm people in same-sex relationships — in 2020 I brought a motion to our PCC supporting equal marriage — and support the full implementation of the Prayers of Love and Faith.
Baptised a Catholic, in a fully blessed marriage I have embraced the Church of England, which I consider to be my family.
I support the Prayers of Love and Faith, including standalone services, equal marriage in the Church of England, and the freedom of clergy to enter same-sex civil marriages.
From my first marriage I have two daughters, now in their twenties; my second marriage gave me a step-son and a step-daughter, also in their twenties.
I would love to be able to use the prayers of love and faith in a stand alone service with the support of the church in that place, and for clergy to be able to enter into civil marriage.
I support the full and equal participation of LGBTQ+ people in the life and ministry of the Church; being in a same-sex marriage should not in itself prevent full involvement and/or ministry.
I hold to a traditional view of marriage but think there is much to be done to alleviate the alienation that it can cause, both within the church and without, with more conversations required, better understanding from both sides, and across different demographics.
MARRIAGE
I will oppose any change to canon B30 which affirms that marriage is in its nature a union permanent and lifelong, for better for worse, till death them do part, of one man with one woman.
lam 47, married to Michelle, 41, and together we have a blended family with three young children from our marriage and one teenager from Michelle’s previous relationship.
Marriage and Sexuality: This is the subject of an important but potentially divisive ongoing debate as we seek the best ways to welcome everyone into our church families to discover the saving love of Jesus.
Personally, I support the Church of England’s official doctrinal position that marriage is intended for one man and one woman.
I remain committed to the Church’s received doctrine of marriage and sexual ethics, and have argued consistently for theological and legal clarity during the Living in Love and Faith / Prayers of Love and Faith process.
I hold to a traditional understanding of God's plan for human sexuality, gender and marriage, while affirming that Scripture clearly teaches, we are each made in His likeness and deeply loved.
It’s heartbreaking to see the church so deeply divided by aspects of the LLF process, so whilst I remain committed to the Church of England’s received doctrine of marriage, I want us to move forward together, finding a path that enables us to remain united in Christ.
My experience of leading people through change equips me to contribute to the process through which the Church of England seeks guidance from God, consensus emerges, and decisions are made, including in the debate around marriage, where I hold to established CofE doctrine.
Although the government has indicated that Anglican marriage law will be unaffected, it is inevitable that we will need to review our current practice.
• Human flourishing – I hold to a traditional understanding of marriage, whilst my extensive
I hold the traditional view of marriage as a union between a man and a woman, so in conscience I do not support use of prayers for Living in Love and Faith.
As what may be called an evangelical (although I dislike labels), I affirm the church’s teaching on marriage and sexuality as laid out in Canon B30.
My priorities for a second term include: i) Inclusion Believing that, in Christ, we are all equal in God’s sight, I would continue to champion for standalone same-sex blessings and same-sex marriage within the Church.
The way forward with respect to same-sex marriage is still unclear but there is a renewed recognition that good process can help to produce better outcomes.
I hold the catholic and reformed view of Scripture’s teaching on marriage and believe that, properly understood, it is good news for all - including my LGBTQ+ friends.
Church’s current doctrine and practice of marriage.
But there is still much to do, and I want to be part of the discussion that enables all people, of every sexuality, to share in marriage in the Church and to share fully in lay and ordained ministry.
The parish church is where people most often encounter the Church: in prayer and worship, in baptism, marriage and burial, in pastoral care, in schools, in community service, and in the quiet daily witness of clergy and laity serving their neighbours.
• marriage for couples in healthy loving relationships (including LGBTQIA couples)
After a short-lived first marriage I married Bill in 1980, staying in the Oxford area and commuting to London.
I have been involved in teaching and training programmes for lay people and currently serve as convenor of the Bishop’s Advisory Group on Deliverance Ministry, as well as being a member of the Living in Love and Faith chaplaincy team, with a particular brief to help those who hold to a traditional view of marriage and sexuality.
For the avoidance of doubt, I support the position General Synod eventually reached on LLF which included the Prayers of Love and Faith and a commitment to the inherited doctrine of marriage.
I am committed to the Church’s historic teaching on marriage as the lifelong union of one man and one woman.
I grew up in an evangelical church and for many years held the conviction that I could not support same-sex marriage, believing it to be against biblical teaching.
Orthodox teaching grounded in scripture and tradition on marriage, and sacramental theology.
Marriage and Relationships
I am committed to the Church of England’s historic teaching on marriage and sexual relationships.
While I believe that we should be accepting of everyone, and should affirm the value of all loving relationships, I would like to see the Church of England standing up for the uniqueness and centrality of marriage between a man and a woman as the foundation of family life and the building block of cohesive communities.
I hold to orthodox and traditional Biblical teaching in this area and want the church to maintain and uphold its existing doctrine of marriage.
I am a member of the Alliance network and believe the Church of England’s existing doctrine of marriage to be faithful to the teaching of scripture.
Marriage and sexual ethics Although the LLF process has officially been brought to a close, the recent King Private Members Motion brought to General Synod indicates that the debates around a biblical understanding of human sexuality will continue into the next Synod.
While my own ministry in this area is shaped by the traditional understanding of marriage revealed in Scripture and expressed in Canon B30, I recognize that many faithful Christians are in a space of deep re- examination.
The Church should remain faithful to the understanding of marriage set out in Canon B30 and the Book of Common Prayer, and I would oppose any change to this Canon. I recognise the increasingly broad range of views within our Church, and the need to approach this subject with charity and honesty.
Values and objectives Being an evangelical, I hold a traditional view on marriage, but I think some of the actions on both sides of the current controversy have been unwarranted and the polarisation of the debate has been damaging.
A welcoming and faithful Church: The Church should speak and act with dignity, compassion and faithfulness, including in disagreements about marriage and sexuality, upholding its traditional teaching graciously, honestly and fairly while listening well to others.
The previous programme of Living in Love and Faith formed an excellent basis for discussion around matters of human sexuality and same-sex relationships and marriage.
There are a number of familiar and very sensitive ‘hot potato’ topics (not least around marriage and sexuality) and news stories that grab the headlines from time to time (including safeguarding, climate change, and slave trade reparations), and yet I remain convinced that the CofE still has a precious and unique place in our society.
I hold the historic Christian understanding of marriage as a covenant between a man and a woman.
• Same-sex marriage.
I continue to believe (as stated in Canon B.30 and as the last Synod affirmed) that marriage is “a union permanent and lifelong, for better for worse, till death them do part, of one man with one woman.” Accordingly, I shall consider carefully any proposals which the House of Bishops may bring to the new synod, and how best we can ‘live with difference’ in a divided church.
We have chosen to follow the legacy of patriarchism and put heterosexual marriage on a pedestal instead of spreading Jesus’ message of equality and love to all.
• Embrace people of all sexualities; working towards equal marriage
Marriage
Equal Marriage for LGBT+ People.
In terms of the ongoing discussions on human sexuality and relationships; I support the Church’s current traditional position on marriage and relationships.
In relation to the current debate, which is ongoing within General Synod, I believe in the Church’s traditional doctrine concerning marriage.
Similarly, I accept the Churches traditional teaching on marriage, but recognise that many do not, and have been serving on the General Synod working groups exploring how space can be made for people with very different views on sexuality to continue to worship in the Church of England.
I worked in Mission & Pastoral, Central Secretariats for both the Church Commissioners and the Archbishops’ Council, the Diocese Commission and Mission & Public Affairs (supporting bishops in the House of Lords on matters relating to marriage, children and families).
The marriage of a man and a woman is the Bible’s greatest unchanging picture of Christ and his love for the church and is not something we are at liberty to redefine.
Upholding Biblical truth on life, death, sex and marriage I will continue to support the sanctity of life from conception to natural death, and I welcome the Church of England’s clear opposition to assisted dying.
I support the Church’s current teaching on marriage and sexuality, while regretting the way in which debate has so often appeared to focus almost exclusively on same-sex relationships, overlooking wider societal confusion and brokenness around sex and relationships.
not to pursue standalone PLF blessing services outside the process of Canon B2 and also agree with the Faith & Order Commission (FAOC) that such services would fall short of our teaching on marriage.
Marriage into the British Diplomatic Service, a second MA in Applied Linguistics at London University, and tragic inability to have children, prompted teaching, training, conferencing, publications and consultancy for British universities, leading publishers, the British Council, Ministries of Education including the Palestine Liberation Organisation in Jordan, alongside fifteen years tutoring Open University E302 Language and Creativity.
Quantum theorists – Einstein, David Bohm, Ralph Abraham, Roger Penrose, Stuart Hameroff, et al … karm hosts at Canaanite marriage, familiar holy family of imperceptible protons, neutrons, and electrons elliptically accept non-computable consciousness.
Over the past 11 years I have sought to speak constructively and winsomely in the various debates on identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage affirming the place
I have been in a single-sex relationship since 1986 (Civil Partnership in 2006, Civil Partnership converted into marriage September 2026).
Upholding the historic view of marriage held by the Church for over 2000 years
I uphold an orthodox view on God’s design for marriage and I feel called to step forward to serve on General Synod, committing to the National Church and helping ensure the Church of England continues to be a place filled with the Holy Spirit, where all are able to hear the good news of salvation and find a place of belonging, regardless of age, race, gender, background or disability.
Traditional Christian marriage and family life, as well as freedom to live and express the Christian faith with confidence, courage, humility and love.
• I uphold the Church's historic faith and marriage doctrine.
It was during this time that I was exposed to the depth and breadth of the Church of England, eventually being received into the C of E after marriage and a time of discernment for ordination.
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I uphold and affirm God’s design on sexuality and marriage and its absolute beauty.
I uphold the church’s traditional doctrine of marriage, and I want to ensure that legally secure provision is made for traditionalists, if there is to be further progressive innovation.
Living In Love and Faith : I hold an Orthodox biblical view on marriage as a sacred union between a man and a woman, whilst acknowledging that church must be inclusive and welcoming to all.
It has also meant rediscovering precious unity amongst those who are committed to “our Lord’s teaching that marriage is in its nature a union … of one man with one woman” (Canon B30).
In this last Synod, we have agreed that the Church of England will not change its doctrine of marriage: it is, after all, Jesus’ own teaching.
In particular, with all the benefits marriage brings, it is outrageous that the wealthy are four times more likely to marry than the poorest in our nation.
Promoting, defending and sustaining God’s gift of marriage is a biblical, evangelistic and social justice imperative.
The issue which will likely attract the most coverage and attention in the next Synod is the output of the House of Bishops working group to consider the process for the Prayers of Love and Faith and define what legislative change and work is needed for clergy same-sex marriage.
e Father and Husband: 30 years of marriage to my best friend.
Justice and Inclusion: It’s important to respect all differing views in matters of blessing and marriage.
It should reaffirm its traditional, biblical teaching on marriage and human identity, asserting that marriage is strictly between one man and one woman.
Before my marriage to Henry I was a member of All Souls, Langham Place, serving as a Bible study group leader and as a regular Christianity Explored table leader.
taking forward the work on identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage arising from Living in Love and Faith However, we have also dealt with important legislation on Clergy Conduct, the central Governance of the church and the distribution of funding; have approved better remuneration and pension arrangements for clergy; have had lively and often moving debates on topics related to full inclusion in the life of the church related to mental health, disability, neurodivergence and access to ministry for working class people.
I personally hold to the traditional Christian understanding of marriage, while recognising that others hold different convictions.
It is vital that all the decisions of General Synod promote inclusion – not just about marriage, but all aspects of ministry and belonging.
• Marriage and sexuality.
historic teaching on marriage and sexuality, and my Synod voting record on LLF since 2021 will confirm this.
I support the full and equal ministry of women and equal marriage in the Church of England.
I hold to an orthodox understanding of marriage, but I believe we must at all times be gracious and respect the views of those we might disagree with whilst holding firmly to our own integrity.
I am training towards ordained ministry, and under the Church’s present regulation on sexuality and marriage I cannot be ordained – I am an Anglican because it flows from the response to the vocation to serve in this church.
• Same-sex/same-gender marriage
The time is ripe for the church to commence work on the sacrament of marriage.
I am a believer in same-sex marriage and I don’t see this as inconsistent with scripture.
I am eager to promote training which is creative, flexible, theologically rigorous, and of the highest quality in preparing clergy and laity for a lifetime of ministry. The next Synod may also be asked to make significant canonical, liturgical and pastoral decisions about marriage and sexuality.
Our current Anglican canons and liturgies wisely uphold the sanctity of Christian marriage as between a man and a woman for life. I am keen to promote accessible worship in the Church of England which is open to all, without hindrances, because the gospel is for all people.
I hold a traditional view of marriage - although I wholeheartedly believe that our churches should be places of love and welcome to all.
As a member of Together for the Church of England, I am committed to supporting the work of the Relationships, Sexuality and Gender Working and Pastoral Consultative groups to work for the day when the love shared between same sex couples as a gift from God which can be celebrated and blessed within Church and for clergy to be able to enter into a same sex marriage without facing punitive consequences for their ministry.
Marriage and Sexuality.
The House of Bishops made clear that there is going to be no change in the doctrine of marriage ‘according to the teaching of our Lord’ as part of drawing line under the damaging and divisive LLF process.
The national conversation on marriage and sexuality has become obsessed with the labels that alienate people, which has nothing to do with the love of Christ.
For 7 years prior to my marriage, I was part of the 40 strong Lee Abbey Youth Camp Team each August.
After our marriage, John, I and our children returned as one of three Camp Team Families for another 5 summers.
• to uphold the sanctity of marriage between one man and one woman.
On returning to the UK further training, marriage and children took up my attention.
I believe that the Lord Jesus clearly teaches that God ordained marriage to be the lifelong union of one man with one woman, and that He calls us all to a fulfilled celibate life unless or until we enter into such a marriage.
So I will resist changing either the church’s doctrine of marriage or canon law in a way which would allow same-sex couples to “marry” in church or clergy to enter into civil same-sex marriages.
judged would be inconsistent with the Church’s doctrine of marriage or compromise the Gospel
o I support a traditional view of marriage and family life o I support the role of women in ministry I trust that you can see that, as a result of my MSE experience, I offer a different perspective on some of the big issues facing the Church of England over the next five years and can bring valuable experience to Synod which is important given the increasing reliance of self-supporting ministers in the Church.
My understanding of Scripture also shapes my convictions about marriage and human sexuality: that marriage is the lifelong union of a man and a woman, and that sexual intimacy belongs within that covenant.
I will always seek to defend the seal of the confessional and uphold the Church of England’s historic teaching on Christian marriage.
e To uphold Biblical truth on life, marriage and death.
I understand the traditional Christian teaching on sexuality and marriage, having first encountered the Christian faith within that tradition.
Our 30 year old son, Harry, has just invited me to conduct his marriage to Verity next year.
I’m glad that General Synod has given its backing to work on same-sex relationships and marriage as the ‘Living in Love and Faith’ process has now come to a conclusion.
The challenges for our Church in recent years have been considerable - leadership, openness and accountability, finance, safeguarding, marriage, sexuality, slavery … the list is long.
Marriage and Sexuality
I hold the Church of England's historic understanding of marriage and sexual intimacy, and believe the gospel of Jesus is where all are invited to flourish fully as humans.
I accept the Canonical understanding of marriage as a sacrament.
In the next Synod I hope to see further travel towards equal marriage.
Marriage began my love of Suffolk in 1998.
I hold to the Church of England’s traditional doctrine of marriage but am open to finding a pastoral way forward.
I hold a traditional view of marriage and have a particular interest in education (having home-educated my oldest son for a year), the environment and conservation, and safeguarding.
As someone who holds a traditional view of marriage it has been a genuine joy to learn how to understand others better, to communicate well about differences and to make sure that all of our churches are places where everybody can be included and loved well.
Leading Marriage preparation, enrichment and parenting courses
This means, firstly, welcoming everyone equally and wholeheartedly; secondly, it means I support retaining the existing doctrine of marriage, expressed in Canon B30.
Several issues, such as same-sex marriage, were not finalised in the last five years.
Lastly, there is LLF, (Living in Love and Faith) or same-sex marriage.
Many in the Church yearn for their loving and committed same-sex relationships to be recognised by marriage in church.
I have spent time reflecting on the relevant biblical material, and I am, as of now, committed to the current teaching of the church, that marriage is a long-term faithful relationship between a man and a woman.
While I am personally very concerned about any significant changes to the church’s historic doctrine of marriage, I am also committed to working closely with those who hold different views in ways that honour consciences and enable all to serve Christ faithfully.
I hold the doctrine of marriage as this Church has received it and as Canon B30 states it: a union permanent and lifelong, of one man with one woman.
I was not brought up as a Christian and came to faith at 33 through marrying my wife Emma-Jane, our marriage blessing at the local parish church, and attending an Alpha Course together.
A final note on welcome: The Church’s teaching on matters of scripture, identity, gender, marriage and doctrine should not form a barrier to a loving radical welcome for all.
Marriage: I believe that the church’s historic understanding of marriage is the best for human flourishing and should remain unchanged and that current liturgical provision is sufficient.
Whilst I continue to support the traditional view of marriage of being between a man and a women, I would want to play a part in trying to bringing people together in a constructive consensus on the Living in Love and Faith (LLF) issue and reach a sensible consensus.
I voted for the Prayers of Love and Faith to welcome same-sex couples in our churches, and I support equal marriage, with no expectation that all churches would offer this; as with marrying divorced people, it would be up to the incumbent’s conscience.
Whilst I continue to support and uphold the church’s current traditional position on marriage and relationships, I think it is vital that whatever our viewpoint on this issue is, that we continue to listen to one another and work together to find a way where all feel loved and welcome in the church.
Marriage and Children.
Let us be known for supporting marriage, motherhood and fatherhood.
I welcome the end of this process and the dismissal in the July session of General Synod this year of a Private Member’s Motion to weaken the teaching of the Church of England as set out in the marriage service.
I have a traditional view of marriage.
I continue to hope that the Church can find its way to a more boldly inclusive position than its current official stance, and I would be pleased to see a move to same-sex marriage (with conscience provisions) within the Church of England, which also needs to be more focused on other issues of inclusion as a matter of gospel principle, justice and equity.
I hold the ‘historic’ view of marriage, and remain totally committed to ongoing dialogue with those of different viewpoints.
Marriage: I personally believe that the church’s historic understanding of marriage and that the current liturgical provision is sufficient.
I long to make the church a safe place for LGBTQ+ individuals, allowing them open relationships, marriage and full access to leadership in all roles within the church.
● Marriage I have people close to me in same-sex relationships whom I love dearly.
I accept the Church of England’s current teaching on marriage and would want it to remain the same.
While I uphold an orthodox view on God’s design for human sexuality, gender and marriage and believe that Scripture is clear that we are all loved and created in His image, I feel strongly that our churches should be places where all are loved and equally cherished and given the opportunity to come to know God’s life-giving love for them through Jesus.
Where faithful Christians disagree on relationships, sexuality, and marriage, I will listen to understand.
National and diocesan structures exist to serve congregations and parishes, not the other way around. – I have a traditional view of marriage and believe we can only judge any such social questions on the basis of God’s revealed will.
As one who holds the traditional teaching about indissoluble marriage for life between a man and a woman and human sexuality, I served with those of all views as a member of the LLF Programme Board.
Marriage
I would oppose any change to the doctrine of marriage, as described in Canon B30, which affirms that marriage it is an exclusive, permanent and lifelong union between one man and one woman ‘till death do them part’.
Being able to bless a same sex civil marriage in the same way as any other couple is a basic ask, but we haven’t even got there.
Marriage and Sexuality: The debates around Living in Love and Faith (LLF) were not easy in the last Synod.
Living in Love and Faith (LLF): I hold a traditional view of marriage, but I deeply recognize the pain this debate has caused.
It is this passion that informs my Theology and conviction on marriage, ethics and mission which I describe as ‘Scripturally Shaped, Reformed Catholic’.
Equality. “I am committed to equality for everyone, at all levels and roles within the church, regardless of disability, economic power, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, learning disability, mental health, neurodiversity, or sexuality." I would be supportive of the Church moving to a place which values all relationships equally and would affirm a Church which accepts and supports gay marriage.
This year we celebrated 23 years of marriage.
It is a funeral visit, a school assembly, a boiler appointment, a couple preparing for marriage, a cup of tea with a churchwarden.
The C of E’s potential for good, in its 16,000 parishes across the whole of England is awesome, but its reach is frequently constrained by the many challenges churches face (declining and ageing congregations; declining clergy numbers; burnt out clergy; buildings now not fit for purpose; safeguarding concerns; volunteer recruitment; perceived loss of relevance in society and unresolved ongoing disagreements about core issues (doctrine) such as on the nature of human identity, marriage and sexuality.
For me, that means marriage equality, and fully recognising the gifts and vocation of LGBT+ people within the life of the Church.
For me, that goes beyond the standard definitions which identifies gender, pregnancy, disability, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, marriage and civil partnership.
The marriage of a man and a woman is the Bible’s greatest unchanging picture of Christ and his love for the church and is not something we are at liberty to redefine.
I uphold and support the inherited Church of England teaching on marriage, and I desire to see all areas of the church open and welcome to all.
I would like to see Equal Marriage in the Church of England during my lifetime.
I trust the bible to be God’s written living Word, and I am happy to uphold the church’s doctrine of marriage and the 39 Articles.
I will speak up for a clear, victim-centred approach that enables local PCCs to discharge their responsibilities in an excellent and manageable way Living in Love and Faith: This has been a challenging time for many, and I want to see a church that is welcoming to all while upholding traditional Christian views of marriage and the family.
On Divisive Matters While I think the Anglican tradition is right to infer from scripture that the best place for a sexual relationship is in the covenanted marriage of a man and a woman, I believe persons of all sexualities should always be made welcome in all of our churches.
I support traditional family life, defining marriage as the life-long union between one man and one woman and in discussion lovingly seek to uphold this teaching of the Church concerning human sexuality.
I hold an orthodox view on God’s design for marriage and feel a responsibility to engage in the LLF conversation in a way that respects the voices of those which differs to my own.
Sexuality, identity and marriage will continue to have a high profile as the Living in Love and Faith project ends and new working groups are established.
Nevertheless, following scripture and the traditional doctrine of the church through the ages, I believe that God in his grace has ordained marriage between one man and one woman as the place for sexual relationships.
MARRIAGE, SEXUALITY AND CHURCH
I would like to see the church working together to resolve the issues of sexuality and marriage now that the Living in Love and Faith process has ended.
I hold an orthodox view on sexuality and marriage and would like to see a church where all people regardless of their sexuality feel loved and welcomed.
This has been particularly evident in our debates about sexuality, same sex relationships, the sanctity of marriage and the Five Guiding Principles.
On same-sex marriage, I believe that priests should have the ability to decide who they marry, according to their own consciences and in consultation with the communities of faith that they lead.
Trust has also been damaged in our debates around the sensitive issue of human sexuality and marriage – questions that are deeply personal for many in our church families.
I continue to hold a traditional view of marriage, but I am committed to working alongside those with whom I disagree, engaging always with honesty, grace and prayer.
I also hold to the Church's orthodox Christian understanding of marriage, rooted in Scripture and the Christian tradition.
At the same time, I believe we should remain faithful to the teaching of Scripture and the Church's historic Christian understanding of marriage, sexual relationships and Christian discipleship.
My scriptural convictions mean that I hold to Canon B30 and the teaching that marriage is between a man and a woman, and my pastoral heart desires to see a positive vision for the flourishing of human sexuality within a Christ centred proclamation of the Gospel.
I appreciate that there are a range of theological views across the Church of England, and trusting Scripture I uphold the historical view of marriage expressed in the doctrines of the Church of England.
I am keen to play my part in contending for and upholding the orthodox understanding of marriage and sexuality I believe the bible teaches us while also listening respectfully and engaging constructively with those who hold a different view in order that we might move forward with as much unity as possible.
Inevitably, this synod will discuss sexuality and marriage at length.
I hold an orthodox position on marriage, and I think I am good at working constructively with people from across differing theological positions.
I hold an orthodox view on same sex marriage, but I absolutely do not want this to pull the Church of England apart.
3: Human sexuality and marriage
I uphold the biblical and historic Christian understanding of marriage and I will seek to defend it.
And so I believe in the full welcome of LGBT+ people in the Church and am ‘pro’ same-sex marriage, which I believe to be consonant with the biblical narrative.
I hold a historically Christian understanding of the doctrine of marriage and human sexuality, and would describe myself as generously orthodox: clear in conviction, committed to listening and seeking unity with all in a way that demonstrates the love of Christ.
I am keen to actively increase our reach in vocations and training especially from our more deprived areas, and to mobilise a prayerful and strategic response to the serious impact of our dwindling vocations I am also an Assistant Bishop in the Church in Wales and have been involved with their navigation of same-sex blessings and marriage.
I remain personally committed to the Church’s doctrine of marriage as the lifelong union of one man and one woman.
Living in Love and Faith: I believe the Church of England’s present marriage canons bear faithful witness to scripture and tradition.
Resist attempts to revise the church's historic teaching on marriage and sexuality.
I hold to a more traditional position on sexuality and to the Church of England doctrine on marriage.
The parish system has for hundreds of years covered the country with houses of prayer which belong to local people, where they can find solace in the big events of their lives – birth, death, marriage.
In 2023 I gave up my NHS work to take on the role of Deputy Director of Lovewise, a Christian Charity that seeks to help parents, youth groups and schools to teach on the subjects of marriage, sex and relationships from a Christian perspective.
I am also a volunteer director of Coalition for Marriage which promotes marriage as the lifelong, voluntary union of one man and one woman, to the exclusion of all others.
The Church has a unique opportunity to support and encourage both those in the community and those within the church through marriage preparation, marriage enrichment, toddler groups, parenting courses etc.
Marriage – marriage is an important factor in stable families and family breakdown brings much heartache and negative consequences especially for children.
The Bible teaches that marriage is a picture of the relationship between Jesus and the Church.
As someone who experienced my own parents’ marriage breakdown I am aware that strengthening marriage and providing support for those who are experiencing family breakdown are vital.
I believe transparency is important, so I want to be clear that I support moving towards same-sex marriage and the full inclusion of LGBTQI+ people in the life of the Church.
Although I tend towards the church’s traditional teachings on sex and marriage, if elected I would seek attentively to listen to, and to work actively and respectfully with, those whose views differ from my own.
I am determined to play my part to ensure that the new working groups deliver the freedom for clergy and ordinands to enter marriages to people of the same sex without penalty, that the current unjust (and unenforceable) restrictions on so-called ‘standalone’ services of blessing be withdrawn, and that the Church of England begins the steps towards equal marriage in church during this quinquennium.
I have sat on CofE working groups with people with whom I disagree; I recently greatly enjoyed giving a joint lecture on the Nicene Creed with a fellow academic and member of General Synod with whom I disagree on the doctrine of marriage.
forward that enables all to be pastored well, including in the area of marriage and sexuality.
On General Synod, I will be a constructive voice for the full implementation of the Prayers of Love and Faith and the journey towards equal marriage, seeking unity and mutual respect across our diverse traditions.
I want to be part of a church that is welcoming and loving to all and which upholds traditional Christian views on marriage.
Our parishes are the heartbeat of the Church of England — the local home of faith, worship, baptism, marriage, and care; the place where the Gospel is lived out week by week.
I will endeavour to speak in Spirit and Truth to motions that reject the traditional view of marriage recommendation by the church elders in the Thirty-Nine articles.
Likewise, I hold to the Church's inherited teaching on marriage.
Marriage and singleness I believe in the Church of England doctrine of marriage as in the Book of Common Prayer, and Canon B30 and following.
I believe that the gift of marriage is for one man and one woman for life.
Like many others, I believe we have elevated marriage over singleness, in contrast to the New Testament, and we need to reclaim the right balance between the two.
2.Generosity I am a traditional Catholic serving a Society parish, and am fully committed to the doctrine of marriage as we have received it.
I have led a discipleship group for several years and, alongside my husband, have helped facilitate the Prepare/Enrich marriage course for couples in our church.
My wife is of mixed Filipino and Indo-Mauritian heritage and this year we celebrate 17 years of marriage.
Through my relationships across a wide variety of churches, I'm acutely aware that the Church has not always offered good pastoral care towards those who find the Church's teaching on marriage problematic, difficult, or hurtful.
Alongside this conviction, I remain convinced that the current teaching of the Church of England on human identity, marriage and sexuality is good and worth upholding; and my hope is for a sustainable way forward in which we speak truthfully, listen carefully, love well and no one feels excluded from the Church.
Recognizing in the C of E a wide variety of views on marriage and sexuality, I always want to listen and understand the views of others, holding my own views with compassion; in my 10 years leading Christian Vision for Men, I would seek the sage advice from a close friend, a celebate gay man, when handling pastoral issues on matters of human sexuality.
Human sexuality and marriage The years ahead will require us to continue the important conversations emerging from the Living in Love and Faith process.
My own convictions remain rooted in the traditional teaching of the Church on marriage and singleness.
I hold to the received teaching of the Church on marriage, sexuality and gender, and I believe truth must always be accompanied by love, humility and a willingness to listen.
On sexuality and marriage, the issues are intensely sensitive and personal.
I will continue to support the doctrine of marriage as set out in Canon B30 and the Book of Common Prayer, which is the teaching of the Church over centuries, derived from Matthew ch.
Because of scripture I do support the historic understanding of marriage.
With regard to LLF / PLF, I hold the traditional historic Anglican view of marriage.
I hold to (and consider beautiful) the traditional Christian sexual ethic, that marriage is the union of one man and one woman and that the only context for sex is within that union.
• Since May 2022 I have been a Surrogate for Marriage Licenses.
Much of General Synod’s work is concerned with legislation; as a Surrogate for Marriage Licenses, I have had experience working with legislative texts in detail, and I also have experience of using provisions in Church Law to create Joint Councils for groups of our benefice’s PCCs.
To be clear: I believe, and am committed to, the doctrine of the CofE, including on marriage.
In my position, I will defend the Church’s biblical and traditional understanding of marriage, the sanctity of life and the importance of family as God’s gift to us all.
I hold to an traditional understanding of Scripture and believe that marriage is between one man and one woman.
Human sexuality and marriage The LLF and PLF processes and the debates of the last quinquennium have created hurt and division across our church.
I am committed to both the Church of England's historic doctrine of marriage and the growth and flourishing of all members of the church.
Undoubtedly, for the life of General Synod and the Church of England Same Sex marriage will continue to feature highly on Synod’s agenda.
I have also been able to speak several times in the various debates on marriage and sexuality, using my own personal experiences as a single, same-sex attracted woman to ensure no relevant voices are forgotten in the discussions and that God’s good word on sex and marriage is upheld.
I believe deeply in walking alongside people through the great moments of life, baptism, marriage and death, and in the privilege of gathering around the Eucharist as the family of God, renewed and sent out as Christ’s light into the world.
I am committed to the Church's historic understanding of marriage and relationships, rooted in Scripture.
For me vocation includes marriage and 4 children (and now embraces 6 grandchildren).
Whether the debate is about childhood poverty, the care system, pensions, safeguarding, AI, neurodiversity, accepted forms of worship, racial inequality, the energy crisis, clergy welfare, global warming, human sexuality and “equal marriage”, or global issues, those working daily at the “chalk-face” must have a place in the discussion and their voices heard.
I am in my 50th year of marriage and we have two children-one doctor and one veterinary surgeon.
A Church that seeks a faithful way forward I hold orthodox Christian convictions about marriage, believing marriage to be the lifelong union of one man and one woman.
I recognise that within the Church of England there are deep disagreements on questions of sexuality, relationships and marriage.
Marriage
The division of opinion within the Church arising from Living in Love and Faith must achieve a resolution which is consistent with its received teaching on the sacrament of marriage.
the liberalisation of marriage, and the Church is no longer part of the system of governance of
I uphold a traditional orthodox view on human sexuality, gender and marriage and that Scripture shows all are loved by God and created in his image.
by supporting full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people, equal marriage, the full ministry of women and for disability, mental health and neurodiversity inclusion.
I support the full ministry of women and the full inclusion of LGBTQ+ people, including equal marriage.
I remain committed to the Church of England's received doctrine of marriage as the lifelong union of one man and one woman because I believe it faithfully reflects the teaching of Scripture.
And also… Personally, I am married to Marc, have two grown up children from my first marriage and am blessed with 2 grandchildren.
As we approach the next iteration of conversations around marriage, sexuality and wider relationships one of my resolutions is not to be a clanging gong or a clashing cymbal, but instead to seek to operate by the principle of seeking the truth together in love.
I stand by the traditional understanding of what some would call sacramental marriage.
guarding the position of marriage as the lifelong union of one man and one woman, and the basis for a strong and cohesive society
I welcome the Church of England's movement towards marriage for same-sex couples and want all people to know that they are valued, welcomed and able to flourish.
My own position is to uphold the Church’s received biblical teaching that marriage is the lifelong union of one man and one woman, and I will represent that view with theological clarity and integrity as the debate continues.
I was a vocal member at General Synod: I advocated for greater administrative support for local parishes to free up priests for mission; I spoke in favour of the House of Bishops speaking with a diverse voice; and, I highlighted the ways in which a discussion about remarriage after divorce was handled so differently from the discussions around same-sex marriage.
Whilst I hold a more conservative view of marriage and sexuality, I found the shared conversations process, which I took part in in 2016, to be incredibly helpful and deeply moving.
Although LLF has drawn to a close, Synod still has significant decisions to take in this area and, whilst holding to a traditional view of marriage, I want to continue to contribute to this important matter in the life of our national Church.