The Methodist Church Search______________ SEARCH THIS SITE * Home * Who we are + Vision & values + Views of the Church + + What is Distinctive about Methodism? + Doctrine of the Methodist Church + + Structure + History + + Heritage + Questions about the Christian Faith? + + Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals + Membership + + Relationships with other denominations + Anglican-Methodist Covenant + + Logos + Job Opportunities + + Contact Us * Discipleship + About + Engaging with Scripture + + Spiritual Practices + Evangelism + + Small Groups + Discipleship and the people called Methodists + + Whole life disciple-making + What's new * Mission + World Church + Public Issues + + Mission in Britain + Support our Work + + Climate Change + Children and Youth + + Pioneer Ministry + Inter Faith Relations + + Rural Mission + Junior Mission for All (JMA) + + A Generous Life + Mission Matters magazine + + Fresh Expressions + Welcome and Invitation + + Chaplaincy + Education + + Asylum and Immigration + Sharing the Gospel + + The Olympic/Paralympic legacy + Street Child World Cup + + Remembering World War One + Statistics for Mission + + Research * Prayer and worship + Advent and Christmas + Lent and Easter + + Methodist Special Sundays + Ecumenical Special Sundays + + Prayer of the day + Daily Bible Study + + Additional Methodist Liturgies + Lectionary and other resources + + Powerpoint for worship + Creative Prayer + + Creative Arts + Theology + + Singing the Faith + Spirituality + + Methodist Prayer Handbook + Learning to Love and Praise * News and events + Latest News + Sign up for e-newsletters + + Follow us on Facebook/Twitter + Podcasts + + Media Service + E-News + + The Buzz + the connexion magazine + + Events Calendar + Diary + + Leadership blogs + Methodism in the Media + + Methodist Blogging + Methodist Church App + + Local Events and News + RSS Feeds + + President and VP diary + Rethink Sanctions + + The Lobbying Act and local churches * Conference + Conference 2014 + Current President and Vice-President + + Conference Reports + Conference Podcasts + + Putting A Memorial to the Conference + About Methodist Conference + + Expectations of Various Groups + Methodist Council * Links + Find a church + Church Webmap Advanced Version + + Districts, Circuits and other Methodist organisations + Contact the Connexional Team + + Contact webeditor + Methodist Partner Organisations + + Methodist Publishing * Ministers and Office Holders + Leadership and Ministry + Vocation Days + + Safeguarding + Stipends and Payroll + + Standard Forms of Accounts + Finance and Treasurers + + Connexional Grants + Managing Trustees + + Property + Pastoral Care + + Worship Leaders + Local Preachers + + The Learning Network + CPD + + Council Papers + Complaints and Discipline + + TMCP + Faith and Order Committee + + Equality and Diversity + Technology and church + + Employees and Volunteers + Wellbeing + + Pensions + Archivists + + Larger than Circuit * Home * >Who we are * >Views of the Church * >Human Sexuality * >The Same Sex Marriage and Civil Partnership Working Group * * * * * * Who we are + Vision & values + Views of the Church o Abortion and Contraception o Alcohol o The Alpha Course o Animal Welfare o Small arms o Copyright o Domestic Abuse o Drugs o Euthanasia o Fair Trade o Gambling o Genetic Engineering o Government and Politics o Human Sexuality # The Same Sex Marriage and Civil Partnership Working Group @ Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act – Frequently Asked Questions @ Members of the Working Group # Review of the 1993 Resolutions on Human Sexuality o Media Complaints o The National Lottery o Peace and War o Racism o Methodist boycott of goods from illegal Israeli settlements + What is Distinctive about Methodism? + Doctrine of the Methodist Church + Structure + History + Heritage + Questions about the Christian Faith? + Baptisms, Weddings and Funerals + Membership + Relationships with other denominations + Anglican-Methodist Covenant + Logos + Job Opportunities + Contact Us The Same Sex Marriage and Civil Partnership Working Group The consultation for Methodists on same sex marriage and civil partnerships has now closed. Susan Howdle Susan Howdle Chair of the working group Background to the consultation The Methodist Conference in July 2013 set up a working group "to consider whether the Methodist Church's position on marriage needs revising in light of changes in society, undertaking this consideration with reference to scripture, tradition, reason and experience. The terms of reference would be: a. To consider the implications for the Methodist Church of a change in legislation covering same-sex marriage; b. To consider whether the Methodist Church's position on marriage needs revising in the light of changes in society; c. To undertake the work directed by the reply to Memorial 29(2012) [a Memorial from the Birmingham Synod seeking for a review of the Conference's ruling that blessing of civil partnerships should not take place on Methodist premises] d. To make recommendations for any changes in practice or polity." The working group identified a range of possible areas for consideration. It tested out by wide consultation whether these are indeed the issues about which it should make recommendations to the Conference of 2014 that they be explored more fully. If you have any other questions please contact Sanya Strachan - strachans@methodistchurch.org.uk Susan Howdle Chair, the Same Sex Marriage and Civil Partnerships Working Group Report of the working group to the Methodist Conference 2014 FAQs on the Marriage (Same Sex Couples) Act Membership of the Working Group * Sign up for e-newslettersKeep in touch with what interests you Sign up now * A Word in Time A Word in Time This Week's Bible Study Copyright ©2014 Trustees for Methodist Church Purposes. The Methodist Church Registered Charity no. 1132208 * Sitemap | * Copyright and Disclaimer | * Privacy and cookie policy Website by Convio Methodist Insurance - for your church, home, charity and community