JOY AT EQUAL MARRIAGE

I was the first cleric to advertise my willingness to provide gay marriages in the UK in 1994 and subsequently conducted hundreds of gay marriages across the country, including on Richard and Judy's prime time morning TV show on February 14th 2001. I co-founded the Open Episcopal Church (www.openepiscopalchurch.org ) that offers the sacrament of marriage equally to all couples. I have been invited by the Prime Minister to a special celebratory reception at Downing Street.

I am overjoyed today as the Marriage Act becomes Law and the U.K. leads the world in establishing an equal inclusive society based on respect, tolerance and human rights for all its citizens.

Grandparents, parents and children can sleep more easily in their beds tonight and wake into a better and kinder society.

The remaining corners of prejudice and discrimination that still exist in society and within the churches and religious groups are being exposed and challenged.

The secular politicians and the electorate are following in the footsteps of Jesus and leading the way forwards to true community.

NIGHTLY SERVICE

I have begun to lead a nightly service at 11 p.m. BST entitled 'Love's prayer at the end of the day' and on a Sunday entitled 'Love's banquet at the end of the day' The services are fully inclusive and can be watched live or at any time - http://new.livestream.com/accounts/3410245