Reform, pressure and schism
The Anglican Church in Wales has provided an authorised service of blessing for gay couples but does not allow same-sex weddings in church. Same-sex couples cannot get married in every country and especially not in every church. Now that the Methodist Church in the UK recognises same-sex marriage, will other churches follow suit, opening further avenues for same-sex weddings? Explained
The Church of England is in the midst of a complex and fraught internal debate over same-sex marriage and LGBT issues. Currently it bans gay weddings in churches and does not let clergy enter same-sex marriages either, although some of its sister Churches have permitted this. 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
The bishops are going to go away and tweak the language of the new prayers on the basis of what’s been discussed at Synod. But if the government and the bishops want gay marriage in church, why hasn’t it happened yet? A lot of bishops do support introducing gay marriages in CofE churches, and a number have publicly changed their minds recently. The Church of England is the state church in England. The Church of England and Church in Wales sought exemption from the law, and as a result it is not legally possible for them to celebrate same-sex marriages.
Church of England blesses same
To inform independent churches of the legislation and how this may impact them. To consider whether churches have to provide same sex marriage ceremonies or allow events connected with same sex marriage ceremonies to take place in their buildings. By Tyler Arnold. The bishops of the Church of England plan to maintain a prohibition on same-sex marriage but intend to add certain prayers that would allow same-sex couples to have a ceremony to recognize stages within a same-sex relationship.
Independent churches and the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act 2013
Following a vote at the General Assembly, Church of Scotland ministers and deacons who choose to do so may marry same-sex couples. The General Assembly voted to to change a standing church law to allow Ministers of Word and Sacrament and Deacons the right to apply to become an authorised celebrant to conduct same-sex marriages. The vote came after a majority of presbyteries ( Now, internal splits over proposed reforms threaten to rip it apart. Social affairs and health reporter megbaynes. Church of England backs services for gay couples
Notably, the three largest Christian denominations in the UK do not allow same-sex marriage: Presbyterian churches, the Catholic Church, and the Church of England. . 
Same
The bishops of the Church of England plan to maintain a prohibition on same-sex marriage but intend to add certain prayers that would allow same-sex couples to have a ceremony to recognize stages. .
Factsheet
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. .