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Subject CofE allows same-sex partners to be blessed in Sunday services – and other news this week
Date December 15, 2023 4:23 PM
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The Church of England will allow clergy to use regular public worship services to bless those in same-sex partnerships from this Sunday.
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CofE allows same-sex partners to be blessed in Sunday services ([link removed])
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The Church of England will allow clergy to use regular public worship services to bless those in same-sex partnerships from this Sunday.



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