Church of England blesses same-sex couples for first time
Catherine Bond (left) and Jane Pearce were blessed at St John the Baptist Church in Felixstowe, Suffolk, after the use of prayers of blessing for same-sex couples in Church of England services were approved by the House of Bishops (Joe Giddens/PA)
A couple have become one of the first same-sex partnerships to receive a blessing at a Church of England service.
Prayers of love and faith were granted to Catherine Bond and Jane Pearce on Sunday morning, celebrating their shared âlove and friendshipâ and âcommitment to one anotherâ.
