The House of Bishops has confirmed that the Prayers of Love and Faith will remain commended under Canon B5 — while “bespoke” services are pushed into a long Canon B2 legislative process and clergy same-sex marriage stays under review.But behind the careful wording lies a deeper story about doctrine, discipline, and control.

In this deep-dive, Rev Dan unpacks what these decisions really mean — why blessings continue while doctrine hangs in the balance, why delegated oversight was quietly dropped, and what could happen when Synod meets again in 2026.If you care about the future of biblical faithfulness in the Church of England, this is the update you need to listen to.

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