Signatories

This petition calls upon HM Government to support and protect the uniqueness of marriage, for the good of all in society. It affirms the biblical teaching that marriage can only be between one man and one woman. Marriage cannot be redefined because it is not a human invention, but an institution ordained by God for the good of mankind. The Christian understanding of marriage is at the heart of family life, is good for children and is a vital part of our country’s heritage. We support all efforts to defend it. We therefore call upon HM Government not to legislate to permit same-sex marriage.

Signed by:

President

Viscount Brentford President, Church Society

Vice-Presidents

Nigel Dodds OBE MP Deputy Leader, Democratic Unionist Party
Jeffrey Donaldson MP Democratic Unionist Party
Rt Rev Dr Michael Nazir-Ali Former Bishop of Rochester
Baroness Paisley Democratic Unionist Party
Rev Hugh Palmer Rector, All Souls, Langham Place, London
Rt Rev Dr David Samuel First Presiding Bishop, Church of England (Continuing)
Rev Dr Geoffrey Thomas Pastor, Alfred Place Baptist Church, Aberystwyth
Rev Rod Thomas Chairman, Reform
Rev Rico Tice Associate Minister, All Souls, Langham Place and Co-author, Christianity Explored
Rev Dr Richard Turnbull Principal, Wycliffe Hall, Oxford 

Trustees

Duncan Boyd Chairman
Benedict Bird Vice-Chairman
Rev Jeremy Brooks Pastor, Welcome Hall Evangelical Church, Bromsgrove 
James Crabtree Chairman, Church Society
Rev Dick Farr Chairman, Church Society Trust
Sarah Finch Member, General Synod, Church of England 
Rev David Jackman Former President, Proclamation Trust
Mark Mullins Barrister and former Army Officer
Alison Ruoff Member, General Synod, Church of England