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The Church of England has encouraged its clergy to create baptism-style ceremonies for transgender people to welcome them into the Anglican faith.<\/p>\n

New pastoral guidance, published on Tuesday, advises clergy to refer to transgender people by their new name, though it stops short of being a baptism.<\/p>\n

The guidance, which was approved by the House of Bishops on Monday night, also details how elements including water and oil can be incorporated into the service.<\/p>\n

It also advises that as part of a special service, they can be presented with gifts such as\u00a0a Bible inscribed in their chosen\u00a0name, or a certificate.<\/p>\n

The guidance notes: \u201cFor a trans person to be addressed liturgically by the minister for the first time by their chosen name may be a powerful moment in the service.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a central part of the new service, called the\u00a0Affirmation of Baptismal Faith, the minister lays their hands on the candidate or candidates, addresses them by name, and prays for them.<\/p>\n

While the Church is clear that this does not constitute a second baptism, it explains that the Affirmation of Baptisimal Faith\u00a0enables people to\u00a0\u201crenew the commitments made in baptism and in a public setting and\u00a0provides space for those who have undergone a major transition to re-dedicate their life to Jesus Christ.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

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