STUDLEY Methodist Church is now registered to hold same-sex marriages, following a historic decision made at a meeting.
In 2021 the Methodist Church took a vote to change the definition of marriage, with each individual church making its own decisions as to whether it would register to permit same-sex marriages.
The changes mean the Methodist Church holds two definitions of marriage – “marriage can only be between a man and a woman" and "marriage can be between any two people"
Representatives from Studley Methodist Church voted overwhelmingly in favour at a recent meeting, agreeing their belief that “all are welcome” needed to be lived out, and that “all truly loving relationships should have an equal opportunity to be celebrated in church”.
Reverend Steve Levett, the minister at Studley Methodist Church said the response from the congregation was a blessing and looks forward to welcoming enquiries from couples in the future.
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