The Church of England will not permit its buildings to be used for same-sex civil partnerships, according to the Archbishop of Canterbury. And it will not allow itself to be dictated to by the Government. Dr Rowan Williams made the comments at a recent private meeting with influential MPs. His remarks come following the Coalition Government’s controversial plans to allow religious buildings to be used to conduct civil partnership ceremonies. Dr Williams told the MPs that the Church held a clear position that marriage is between a man and a woman and would not consider changing this stance. (See Prayer Alert 08-2011) Pray: for the Holy Spirit to give all believers a greater boldness to stand up for our faith. (Ac.4:29)