Ballarat Anglicans may bless gay marriages

From Australia-

The Anglican Diocese of Ballarat passed a motion to move closer to including same-sex marriages at its 32nd synod last weekend.

Coming almost a year after legislation passed allowing same-sex marriages in Australia, the motion asked that the synod “affirms that all people are accorded equal dignity and are created in the image and likeness of God, regardless of their sexuality or gender”, and acknowledge “the reality of the recent change in Australian marriage law to include same-sex couples”.

It also asked that the synod “commends the pastoral value of a Form of Blessing of a Marriage for optional use within the Diocese of Ballarat alongside, or in addition to, a secular wedding conducted by a civil celebrant”.

While the church will not conduct marriages, it leaves open the option to bless civil marriages.

More here-

https://www.thecourier.com.au/story/5732422/motion-to-bless-gay-weddings-passed-at-anglican-synod/