From the Diocese of Chelmsford

                                                                Church of England Bishops' response to Living in Love and Faith and draft resources published

                                                                In Wednesday's special edition of the View, we shared a Church of England statement following

                                                                a meeting of the College and House of Bishops at which they considered a paper for next month's

                                                                General Synod about Living in Love and Faith.

                                                                The final version of the paper has been published today and is a report titled 'Living in Love and Faith:

                                                                A response from the Bishops of the Church of England about identity, sexuality relationships and marriage.'

                                                                The report sets out the Bishops' proposals and recommends further areas for work.

                                                                Alongside the report, there is also a a book of draft worship resources titled 'Prayers of Love and Faith'.

                                                                The book contains a range of prayers and readings which could be used in a church service such as a

                                                                Service of the Word or a Service within a Celebration of Holy Communion.

                                                                There are prayers of thanksgiving and dedication and a prayer for God’s blessing as well as prayers for

                                                                use with specific elements of a service, such as a Prayer when Rings are Worn and Prayers at the lighting

                                                                of a candle.

                                                                The Bishops’ proposals will now be discussed in detail at General Synod which meets at Church House,

                                                                Westminster, from February 6 to 9

                                                                              LIVING IN FAITH AND LOVE UPDATE  -   A response from the Bishops of the Church of England

                                                                                                                                                     about identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage

                                                                                LIVING IN LOVE AND FAITH   -   A response from the Bishops of the Church of England about

                                                                                                                                  identity, sexuality, relationships and marriage

                                                                                PRAYERS OF LOVE AND FAITH   -   Final draft of Prayers of Love and Faith