In January, Church of England bishops from around the country will gather - with "national unity and diversity" one of the topics on the agenda. A political theologian and other experts have been invited to help discuss the issue, which is seen as one of the biggest it currently faces.
When she was appointed in October, the Archbishop of Canterbury-elect Sarah Mullally described a divided society, warning "people are frightened for lots of reasons, and often that then presents in ways that, for other people, may feel threatening".
Clergy like Mr Jones have largely been left to their own devices so far when it comes to welcoming people like Gareth to the Church, while supporting those who feel threatened by the movement to which he belongs.
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