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Why the pronouns used for God matter

The Church of England is considering what language and pronouns should be used to refer to God.

The Conversation

TV vicar Richard Coles reveals shock at ‘hell raiser’ late partner’s obscene joke about senior cleric

Coles contemplated leaving partner David because of his abusive drunken behaviour

The Independent UK

Anglican group rejects Archbishop of Canterbury as schism widens

London (AFP) - A global grouping of 25 Anglican churches has said it no longer recognises Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as its leader following the decision to allow the blessing of same-sex couples in England.

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Some Anglican bishops reject leader Welby over gay marriage

Several Anglican bishops from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Pacific say they no longer recognize Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby as their leader

The Independent UK

Group of global Anglican church leaders ousts Welby over gay blessing reform

The Global South Fellowship of Anglican Churches has said it no longer considers Justin Welby to be ‘the leader of the global communion’.

The Independent UK

Our de facto wedding shows the C of E is behind the times on gay marriage

Letter: One reader describes the church blessing they and their partner had in 2018, complete with hymns, prayers and vows in front of friends and family

The Guardian - UK

Archbishop criticises political attempts to ‘force same-sex marriage’ on Church

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has spoken at a global Anglican Consultative Council meeting in Ghana.

The Independent UK

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God should just tell us Their pronouns – They’re quite powerful, after all

The Church of England is considering gender-neutral ways to refer to God, revealing a lot about how gendered language reinforces stereotypes

The Guardian - US

Sunderland vicar defends calling God 'she' during gender neutral Synod debate

Chantal Noppen from Sunderland told the church's parliament during a proposal for the clergy to bless same-sex couples.

Chronicle Live

Welby ‘juggling the impossible’ as he faces criticism after gay blessings vote

The Archbishop of Canterbury is also leader of the Anglican Communion and has come under fire from some for his support of the motion.

The Independent UK

Church of England to explore gender-neutral terms for God – women clergy's suggestions for replacing 'Our Father'

The Church of England has announced it will explore alternative words to describe God, after some clergy asked to use more inclusive language in services.

The Conversation

Digested week: Whatever they’re taking, Liz and Boris might just live for ever

Plus the brilliant Happy Valley, 25 years since the death of my dad, my psychiatrist retires and a Fawlty idea

The Guardian - UK

Gender-neutral terms for God are up for discussion, the Church of England says

"Christians have recognized since ancient times that God is neither male nor female," a spokesperson for the Church of England says.

WEKU

Church of England OKs blessings for same-sex couples, but it still won't marry them

Same-sex couples still can't marry in the church, but clergy can now choose to confer blessings on a civil marriage or partnership. The decision came after a vigorous debate.

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The Independent UK

Same-sex blessings a ‘moment of hope’ for Church but divisions still ‘run deep’

The Bishop of London said he recognised the change ‘does not go nearly far enough for many but too far for others’.

AFP

Church of England backs blessings for same-sex couples

London (AFP) - The Church of England's governing body on Thursday endorsed plans to let priests offer blessings to same-sex couples, after hours of acrimonious debate highlighted deep Anglican divisions on the issue.

Wales Online

Church of England makes decision on same-sex blessings after two-day debate

The position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry in church

The Guardian - UK

Church of England votes in favour of blessings for same-sex unions

Passing of motion at General Synod represents profound shift in church’s stance on homosexuality

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The Independent UK

Church of England synod votes in favour of blessings for same-sex couples

The position on gay marriage will not change and same-sex couples will still be unable to marry in church.

Evening Standard

Church of England’s General Synod backs motion to offer blessings to same-sex couples in marriages

The Church of England’s General Synod has voted in favour of a motion to offer blessings to same-sex couples in civil partnerships and marriages.

Bristol Post

Dean of Bristol backs plans to review God's pronouns as 'God has no gender'

The potential move has already sparked fierce debate

ABC News

Church of England explores using gender neutral terminology to refer to God in prayer

The Anglican church says Christians have recognised God is neither male nor female since ancient times, yet this has not always been reflected in worship.

The National (Scotland)

Plea for Stone of Destiny to be spared Coronation role as 'apology to Scots'

CHURCH of England leaders have been told they must reject the use of Scotland’s Stone of Destiny in the coronation.

Reuters

Church of England explores gender neutral God

The Church of England will look into the use of gender neutral terms to refer to God in prayers, but the centuries-old institution said on Wednesday there were no plans to abolish current services.

Evening Standard

Church of England to discuss same-sex marriage

Same-sex marriage has been legal for 10 years in England and Wales, but the state church does not allow its ministers to marry same-sex couples

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