Following developments in General Synod earlier in 2023, the Church of England’s national House of Bishops met on the 12th December and resolved to commend a selection of readings and prayers of thanksgiving, dedication and asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples, as well as for those in covenanted friendships.
The formal commendation takes effect from Sunday, 17th December 2023.
These Prayers of Love and Faith may be used in regular public worship (that is, services that would be taking place anyway) or private prayer, at the discretion of the priest holding the cure of souls in that place (in the case of a parish in vacancy this will be the Area Dean).