Homosexuality and the Anglican Communion
There is a wide range of beliefs within the Anglican Communion regarding homosexuality. Some followers believe that heterosexuality or celibacy is required of Christians, [25] but believe in tolerance towards others, whereas other followers believe that LGBT+ Anglicans should be able to marry a person of the same sex in church. [26] Some Anglicans may choose to identify as "gay", "lesbian. The Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America ACNA offer this pastoral statement to the Church after prayer, study, careful listening to disparate voices, and a collaborative process involving contributions from across the Province. As a result of this process, we have become even more acutely aware of the power we all need to live faithfully in Jesus Christ as He redeems the whole of our identity, including our sexuality. Archbishop abandons CofE doctrine to approve of same
The Bishops of the Anglican Church in North America (ACNA) offer this pastoral statement to the Church after prayer, study, careful listening to disparate voices, and a collaborative process involving contributions from across the Province. Bruised by recent events, the Church of England has just entered a new era. But Mullally has an enormous challenge ahead of her in healing the wounds that afflict her church. 
Clergy should have the freedom to bless and marry same
Controversies in the Anglican Communion For decades, diverging points of view over homosexuality and rumors of schism have both confused and polarized believers in the global Anglican Communion. A vote was passed with an amendment for some special services to go ahead sooner than expected. Gay couples will be able to have special services of blessing in Church of England parishes for the first time.
Synod signals support for ‘Anglican way forward’ on same
This is a clear departure from CofE doctrine on marriage and sexual ethics, and from the Global Anglican Communion, and from the historic position of every other Christian denomination across the world, and the clear teaching of the Bible. What Welby said on the podcast. Church of England clergy should have the freedom to bless and marry same-sex couples, says Bishop of Oxford. The Bishop of Oxford has published page essay, Together in Love and Faith, on Friday 4 November, setting out the ways his own views have changed on same-sex relationships over the last decade. 
The Anglican Communion has deep differences over
Senior Anglican leaders from Africa and Asia have openly criticised her appointment, both because she is a woman and because of her views on same-sex marriage. .
Resources Same Sex Blessings / Marriage
The Church of England’s General Synod has given agreement in principle to taking forward outline proposals for the wider use of prayers asking for God’s blessing for same-sex couples in church services. .
Church of England backs services for gay couples
The Church of England — central to the Anglican Communion of 85 million believers — does not allow same-sex marriage but will debate adopting fresh commitments later this month. . Sexuality and Identity
The Church of England's official position on marriage is at odds with its Anglican equivalent in Scotland - The Scottish Episcopal Church - and the Presbyterian Church of Scotland, which both. .