PROJECTS AND CAMPAIGNS ARCHIVE

This archive contains news items more than one year old relating to Changing Attitude campaigns and projects.

Civil Partnerships

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Changing Attitude reveals results of Civil Partnership Survey
(Changing Attitude news – 14/12/2006)

A survey undertaken by Changing Attitude since the Civil Partnership Act became law on December 21st 2005 has found that 87 couples - 174 lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) members of the Church of England, lay and ordained – have registered their civil partnership. Changing Attitude invites the House of Bishops on this first anniversary of the Civil Partnership Act to dialogue with us and our supporters, to formulate a policy which recognises God’s call to faithful, loving LGBT Anglicans who have, or who wish to, register their partnership.

Diocese of Bristol Pastoral Letter about Civil Partnerships
(UK Anglican news – 16/05/2006)

The Bishop of Bristol writes to clarify the confusion and address the concerns clergy and church members may have since implementation of the Civil Partnership Act in November 2005.

Bishops react to Civil Partnerships
(UK Anglican news – 15/02/2006)

Several bishops have made statements, written articles in diocesan newspapers or issued letters to clergy regarding Civil Partnerships.

Civil Partnerships — Anglicans do it!
(UK Anglican news – 15/02/2006)

Supporters of Changing Attitude and LGCM, lesbian and gay, lay and ordained, have been among the first couples announcing their intention to register their partnerships.

Changing Attitude's Rough Guide to the Civil Partnership Law
(UK church news – 23/11/2005)

Changing Attitude's advice to clergy considering entering into a Civil Partnership

The Bishop of Worcester dissociates himself from bishops’ statement on civil partnerships
(UK church news – 19/08/2005)

The Bishop of Worcester, Dr Peter Selby, a patron of Changing Attitude, has written an article for the Church Times (19 August) dissociating himself from the House of Bishops over its statement on the Civil Partnerships Act.

A Statement on the Church of England's response to Civil Partnerships
(Anglican Communion news – 05/08/2005)

The Archbishop of Nigeria issues a statement on the Church of England's response to Civil Partnerships

Nigerian Archbishop Peter Akinola says C of E should be suspended for backing Civil Partnerships
(Anglican Communion news – 31/07/2005)

An article written by Alex Delmar-Morgan for the Sunday Times but not printed in full in the print edition reported that Archbishop Peter Akinola has said the Church of England should face disciplinary action and called for its temporary suspension from the Anglican Consultative Council.

The House of Bishops Pastoral Statement on Civil Partnerships - the challenge to the Church
(UK church news – 29/07/2005)

The House of Bishops Pastoral Statement on Civil Partnerships challenges the Church, lesbian and gay Christians, lesbian and gay clergy, the bishops of the Church of England, and conservative Anglicans.

Civil Partnerships - A pastoral statement from the House of Bishops of the Church of England
(UK church news – 26/07/2005)

On 5 December 2005 the Civil Partnership Act comes into force. It will for the first time enable two people of the same sex to acquire a new legal status by registering a civil partnership with each other. The House of Bishops has prepared this statement to help the Church as it addresses the pastoral and other implications of the new legislation.

Changing Attitude welcomes Lords’ approval of the Civil Partnership Bill
(UK secular news – 18/11/2004)

Changing Attitude welcomes the passage of the Civil Partnership Bill by the House of Lords. The Revd Colin Coward, Director of Changing Attitude, said, “This is another major step towards gaining full equality for lesbian and gay people in society.”

Civil Partnership Bill passes final hurdle in the Lords
(UK secular news – 17/11/2004)

The Civil Partnerships Bill passed its final hurdle in the Lords on Wednesday 17 November after a heated three hour debate and protests that it would create unfair tax advantages for a minority. It now awaits Royal Assent.

Civil Partnership bill wrecking amendment defeated
(UK secular news – 09/11/2004)

On Tuesday 9 November the House of Commons voted to in favour of the Civil Partnership bill, whilst simultaneously rejecting a Conservative amendment viewed by many as a "wrecking tactic".

Government adds pension rights to Civil Partnership bill
(UK secular news – 27/10/2004)

The government has stayed true to its pledge and announced it will add pension equality to the list of rights and responsibilities currently set to be received by lesbian and gay couples who sign up to the proposed Civil Partnerships bill.

Civil Partnership Bill given second reading
(UK secular news – 12/10/2004)

On Tuesday 12 October the Commons voted overwhelmingly to give the Civil Partnership Bill a second reading. The minister for Equality, Jacqui Smith, told MPs that this Bill was the latest step in a long journey, which started when homosexuality was decriminalised in 1968.

Civil Partnership Reading postponed
(UK secular news – 15/09/2004)

The second reading of the Civil Partnership bill, due to take place in the House of Commons on Thursday 16 September, which will give equal rights to many thousands of lesbian and gay couples, has been postponed.

Two bishops support Civil Partnerships Bill
(UK church news – 30/04/2004)

When the Civil Partnership Bill was debated in the House of Lords in the week beginning 26 April 2004, the two Bishops present supported the Bill.

Registered Civil Partnership Legislation
(UK secular news – 01/07/2003)

On 1st July, the government published its plans to give gay couples the same rights as married heterosexual couples.

Christian Institute publishes booklet on civil partnerships
(UK church news – 06/03/2002)

The Christian Institute has issued a booklet entitled Counterfeit Marriage: How civil partnerships devalue the currency of marriage, which opposes the Civil Partnerships Bill.

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