Same-sex marriage update

Changes to civil partnerships in England & Wales

by Jez Smith 21st January 2010

Crucial questions about Quaker marriage procedure remain open as Friends continue to work on revisions to the marriage chapter of Quaker faith and practice.  The revision was triggered by last year’s decision to carry out same-sex marriage on the same basis as mixed-sex marriage. Friends will seek unity on the wording of the chapter at Britain Yearly Meeting (BYM) 2011.