https://thepinktimes.com/tag/church-of-england/ Stay informed, Stay connected - Your LGBTQ news source Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:14:48 +0000 en hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://thepinktimes.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/cropped-468884581_1388463668882515_2390145809181804955_n-32x32.jpg https://thepinktimes.com/tag/church-of-england/ 32 32 https://thepinktimes.com/meet-the-first-female-archbishop/ https://thepinktimes.com/meet-the-first-female-archbishop/#respond Thu, 26 Mar 2026 23:14:48 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=68961 The Church of England gets a fabulous upgrade! 🌈 Meet Sarah Mullally, the first female Archbishop who's all about love and inclusivity. 💖 #ArchbishopMullally #LGBTQ]]> https://thepinktimes.com/meet-the-first-female-archbishop/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/gay-deans-sermon-moves-church/ https://thepinktimes.com/gay-deans-sermon-moves-church/#respond Thu, 06 Nov 2025 20:49:55 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=61036 A gay priest just delivered a sermon so real, the entire cathedral was in tears 😭⛪️. Father Mark didn’t just preach — he read the Church for filth and blessed queer love with holy sparkle 🌈✨]]> https://thepinktimes.com/gay-deans-sermon-moves-church/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-englands-pivotal-vote-on-blessing-same-sex-couples/ https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-englands-pivotal-vote-on-blessing-same-sex-couples/#respond Tue, 09 Jul 2024 09:06:33 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=49447 Historic vote by Church of England on blessing same-sex couples could signal a new era. #LGBTQ #ChurchOfEngland #Equality]]> https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-englands-pivotal-vote-on-blessing-same-sex-couples/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-faces-rift-over-gay-couples/ https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-faces-rift-over-gay-couples/#respond Mon, 01 Jul 2024 17:12:45 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=48734 Church of England's stance on gay couples sparks internal conflict. Can unity be maintained? #LGBTQ #ChurchOfEngland #ReligiousDivide ]]> https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-faces-rift-over-gay-couples/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-faces-historic-decision-on-lgbtq-inclusion/ https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-faces-historic-decision-on-lgbtq-inclusion/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 08:56:41 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=43217 Church of England to debate LGBTQ inclusion, facing deep divides. #LGBTQ #Inclusion #ChurchOfEngland]]> https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-faces-historic-decision-on-lgbtq-inclusion/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/sandi-toksvig-condemns-anti-trans-rhetoric-and-church-of-englands-stance-on-lgbtq-rights/ https://thepinktimes.com/sandi-toksvig-condemns-anti-trans-rhetoric-and-church-of-englands-stance-on-lgbtq-rights/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 11:34:23 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=35889 Lesbian icon Sandi Toksvig speaks out against anti-trans rhetoric and the Church of England's stance on LGBTQ+ rights. #SandiToksvig #LGBTQEquality #Inclusivity]]> https://thepinktimes.com/sandi-toksvig-condemns-anti-trans-rhetoric-and-church-of-englands-stance-on-lgbtq-rights/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/jayne-ozanne-resigns-from-general-synod-citing-lgbtq-safeguarding-crisis-in-church-of-england/ https://thepinktimes.com/jayne-ozanne-resigns-from-general-synod-citing-lgbtq-safeguarding-crisis-in-church-of-england/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:13:28 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=35877 Jayne Ozanne steps down from the Church of England's General Synod, highlighting a critical safeguarding crisis for LGBTQ+ youth. #LGBTQRights #ChurchOfEngland #SafeguardingYouth ]]> https://thepinktimes.com/jayne-ozanne-resigns-from-general-synod-citing-lgbtq-safeguarding-crisis-in-church-of-england/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-approves-trial-blessing-services-for-gay-couples-amid-mixed-reactions/ https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-approves-trial-blessing-services-for-gay-couples-amid-mixed-reactions/#respond Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:42:07 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=35068 Church of England's General Synod narrowly approves trial services to bless gay couples, sparking diverse reactions within the church]]> https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-approves-trial-blessing-services-for-gay-couples-amid-mixed-reactions/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-englands-first-non-binary-priest-finds-spiritual-awakening-in-lgbtq-acceptance/ https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-englands-first-non-binary-priest-finds-spiritual-awakening-in-lgbtq-acceptance/#respond Thu, 09 Nov 2023 17:27:41 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=34410 First non-binary Church of England priest shares journey of self-discovery and acceptance.]]> https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-englands-first-non-binary-priest-finds-spiritual-awakening-in-lgbtq-acceptance/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/bishops-advocate-swift-implementation-of-same-sex-marriage-guidance/ https://thepinktimes.com/bishops-advocate-swift-implementation-of-same-sex-marriage-guidance/#respond Fri, 03 Nov 2023 21:17:02 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=33721 Bishops push for swift implementation of same-sex marriage guidance. Progress in sight. ]]> https://thepinktimes.com/bishops-advocate-swift-implementation-of-same-sex-marriage-guidance/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-faces-division-over-same-sex-blessings-unlikely-before-2025/ https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-faces-division-over-same-sex-blessings-unlikely-before-2025/#respond Sat, 21 Oct 2023 14:52:02 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=31266 Church of England's same-sex blessings face delay amid division.]]> https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-faces-division-over-same-sex-blessings-unlikely-before-2025/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/shifting-sentiments-church-of-england-priests-show-growing-support-for-lgbt-inclusivity/ https://thepinktimes.com/shifting-sentiments-church-of-england-priests-show-growing-support-for-lgbt-inclusivity/#respond Thu, 31 Aug 2023 08:25:50 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=28949 Most Church of England priests favor allowing same-sex weddings and dropping opposition to gay relationships, a survey reveals. Over half support clergy conducting gay marriages, marking a 10% increase in a decade. #LGBTQ #ChurchOfEngland]]> https://thepinktimes.com/shifting-sentiments-church-of-england-priests-show-growing-support-for-lgbt-inclusivity/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-initiates-process-for-same-sex-blessings-amidst-internal-divisions/ https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-initiates-process-for-same-sex-blessings-amidst-internal-divisions/#respond Sun, 09 Jul 2023 08:24:05 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=25801 Church of England moves towards allowing same-sex blessings, amidst internal divisions. #LGBT #ChurchOfEngland #SameSexBlessings #PastoralGuidance]]> https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-initiates-process-for-same-sex-blessings-amidst-internal-divisions/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-englands-general-synod-to-deliberate-blessings-for-same-sex-couples/ https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-englands-general-synod-to-deliberate-blessings-for-same-sex-couples/#respond Tue, 04 Jul 2023 15:55:00 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=25754 Church of England's General Synod to discuss blessings for same-sex couples and protection for vicars who opt out. #ChurchOfEngland #LGBTQI+ #GeneralSynod]]> https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-englands-general-synod-to-deliberate-blessings-for-same-sex-couples/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/anglican-church-betrayal-conservative-group-rejects-leader-over-same-sex-unions/ https://thepinktimes.com/anglican-church-betrayal-conservative-group-rejects-leader-over-same-sex-unions/#respond Sun, 23 Apr 2023 13:19:50 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=20870 Anglican Church leaders reject CoE leader's same-sex unions stance, Global Anglican Future Conference leads the charge. #AnglicanChurch #SameSexUnions]]> https://thepinktimes.com/anglican-church-betrayal-conservative-group-rejects-leader-over-same-sex-unions/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-conservative-revolt-against-same-sex-blessings/ https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-conservative-revolt-against-same-sex-blessings/#respond Mon, 10 Apr 2023 13:30:46 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=19700 Conservative clergy and parishioners in the Church of England are resisting the proposal to bless same-sex marriages, claiming it is against biblical teachings. Read more to learn about the formation of an independent structure within the City of London. #ChurchOfEngland #SameSexMarriage]]> https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-conservative-revolt-against-same-sex-blessings/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/archbishop-of-canterbury-threatened-with-parliamentary-action-over-same-sex-marriage/ https://thepinktimes.com/archbishop-of-canterbury-threatened-with-parliamentary-action-over-same-sex-marriage/#respond Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:32:22 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=17008 The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, has revealed he was threatened with parliamentary action over same-sex marriage in the Church of England. Despite reforms allowing the blessing of same-sex couples in civil partnerships, the church’s position on gay marriage remains unchanged. #JustinWelby #SameSexMarriage]]> https://thepinktimes.com/archbishop-of-canterbury-threatened-with-parliamentary-action-over-same-sex-marriage/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-considers-gender-neutral-language-for-god-in-prayers/ https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-considers-gender-neutral-language-for-god-in-prayers/#respond Wed, 08 Feb 2023 12:32:03 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=16646 The Church of England is exploring gender neutral language in references to God in prayers. No plans to eliminate current services. #GenderNeutral #ChurchOfEngland #Prayers]]> https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-considers-gender-neutral-language-for-god-in-prayers/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-apologizes-for-treatment-of-lgbtq-people/ https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-apologizes-for-treatment-of-lgbtq-people/#respond Sat, 21 Jan 2023 15:43:54 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=15096 LONDON (AP) — The Church of England formally apologized Friday for its treatment of LGBTQ people, even as…]]> https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-apologizes-for-treatment-of-lgbtq-people/feed/ 0 https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-divides-opinion-with-plan-to-allow-same-sex-blessings-but-not-marriages/ https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-divides-opinion-with-plan-to-allow-same-sex-blessings-but-not-marriages/#respond Wed, 18 Jan 2023 15:09:31 +0000 https://thepinktimes.com/?p=15058 The Church of England has released "historic plans" outlining a proposed way forward after decades of bitter and anguished division over sexuality. The proposal, endorsed by bishops this week, will be put to the C of E's governing body, the General Synod, next month.]]> https://thepinktimes.com/church-of-england-divides-opinion-with-plan-to-allow-same-sex-blessings-but-not-marriages/feed/ 0