Midhurst Methodist Church begins to offer rite of marriage to same sex couples

Midhurst Methodist Church, in North Street, is offering the ceremony to same-sex couples following ‘consultations’ at the head of the church. Same-sex couples can have civil partnerships but the new decision allows people to marry with a Christian ceremony.

In a statement, a spokesperson for Midhurst Methodist Church said: “Midhurst Methodist Church is now able to offer everyone a Christian marriage ceremony which will mean a great deal to some couples.

Following consultations at the highest level of the Methodist Church, Midhurst Methodist Church in North Street, which has been authorised for heterosexual marriages for a long time , is now authorised for same-sex marriages. Although civil wedding ceremonies have been available for some years, it is now possible for same-sex couples to marry in a church setting with a Christian ceremony.”

The Reverend David Muskett has been approached for further comment.