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Same Sex Marriage
Since the Government introduced the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act in 2013, we have been listening to each other in order to discern our response as Baptists Together.
Our Baptist Union Council has met recently to engage in this discernment through a time of intense prayer, listening and discussion. Many of you will have contributed to that process through our ‘talkingtogether’ email address.
Discussion Process
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more information on the process of discussion that has led to our current position
.
Council Statement
At the March 2016 Council it was clearly discerned that we should offer to our Union, in humility, the
statement that is set out here
. This was sent out to all churches and ministers with an
accompanying letter
. An
update was also given to the May 2016 Baptist Assembly
.
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Ministerial Recognition Rules for Ministers
Guidance notes for churches and ministers concerned about the implications of the introduction of same sex marriage
Reports on Council discussions
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Talking Together - discussion process
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Responding to the Same Sex Marriage Act
Responding to the Same Sex Marriage Act
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Listening - Human Sexuality
Listening to national discernment
Talking Together - discussion process
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04/07/2018
Responding to the Same Sex Marriage Act
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18/03/2016
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