Newcastle Anglicans latest diocese to revolt on same-sex marriages
The Anglican diocese of Newcastle has voted to change its rules to allow for its ministers to bless same-sex couples who have married under civil …
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Sydney Anglicans condemn Wangaratta diocese for blessing same-sex marriage
Two Anglican priests will become the first to have their relationship officially blessed by their church in Australia after their local diocese in rural Victoria …
Church of England updates ceremony to affirm trans members post-transition
New guidance says the Church “welcomes and encourages the unconditional affirmation of trans people, equally with all people, within the body of Christ, and rejoices in the diversity of that body”
Labor announces Senate inquiry into LGBTI school discrimination
“Labor wants to see this bill passed before Parliament rises for the Christmas break – there is no reason why kids and their families should have to wait any longer for certainty.”
Anglican Archbishop against exemptions but wants “positive right” to religious freedom
34 schools signed a letter from the Anglican Diocese of Sydney claiming there is “little evidence” LGBTI students or staff are being discriminated against in schools.
Sydney Anglicans to ban same-sex weddings and “transgender ideology” at churches
“Because the federal government has changed its definition of marriage, the policy makes clear the church’s doctrine of marriage has not changed and that property use scenarios relate only to man and woman marriage.”
Anglican Archbishop labels gay marriage an ‘unholy matrimony’
Marriage equality advocates have spoken out after Sydney Anglican Archbishop Glenn Davies labelled the prospect of same-sex couples marrying as “unholy matrimony”. Archbishop Davies (pictured) …