NZ Anglican same sex marriage decision ‘independent’ of UK report

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2013

The Anglican Church in New Zealand says its decision on whether to bless same-sex marriages is unlikely to be affected by a Church of England report.

The British report has recommended the Church lift its ban, but not force individual clergy to offer public services.

A commission set up by New Zealand’s Anglican Church to consider offering same sex marriages is due to report to the general synod in May. Continue reading

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