Affirming Singleness
Movers Treweek, D
General Synod
Notes that Faithfulness in Service was adopted by the General Synod in 2004 as the national code for personal behaviour and the practice of pastoral ministry by clergy and lay church workers (Resolution 33/04).
Notes that in Faithfulness in Service clergy and church workers are called to take responsibility for their sexual conduct by maintaining chastity in singleness and faithfulness in marriage (FIS 7.2).
Affirms that singleness is, like marriage, an honourable state for Gods people, in which the fullness of Gods blessings may be enjoyed. Singleness is highly commended in Scripture (1 Cor 7:8, 32-38; Matt 19:10-12).
The Revd Dr Danielle Treweek moving, The Revd Dr Rhys Bezzant seconding
Resolution year: 2022
Resolution number: 97/18