ONE of the first priests to use the new blessings for same-sex couples after they were commended last week by the House of Bishops (News, 12 December) has described the moment as a “wonderful celebration”. Locally, the response was positive, Canon Dotchin said. The commendation of the prayers was agreed by a majority vote in the House of Bishops of 24 to 11. The day before the decision, a letter was sent to the Bishops by a group calling itself the Alliance. Canon Dotchin is a Synod member and supported the introduction of the PLF in debates in February and November.

Source: The Times December 19, 2023 16:17 UTC