A leading UK newspaper has reported that a senior Anglican bishop has commissioned the first official Church of England service to recognise homosexual relationships and co-habiting heterosexuals. The Sunday Times reported that the Bishop of Lincoln, John Saxbee has given orders to his staff create the liturgy for non-married couples to be able to come and give thanks to God for their relationship. Although the move steers clear of forming a marriage service, it has angered a number of traditional Anglicans. The blessings given unofficially to gay relationships in churches has been increasing this past year, with a 10% rise...
