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# Same-sex couples welcome to get married in Hove Methodist Church
- URL: https://www.scenemag.co.uk/same-sex-couples-welcome-to-get-married-in-hove-methodist-church/
- Published: 2022-05-18T09:00:05.000Z
- Updated: 2022-05-17T15:07:52.000Z
- Description: “We hope this sends out a clear message to all in the community that the Methodist church is here for all. Our first same-sex marriage is already booked for June”
- Author: Graham Robson
- Tags: News, Brighton & Hove, Hove, LGBT, LGBTQ, marriage, religion

**Hove Methodist Church** is now able to welcome same-sex couples to arrange their marriage ceremonies in the church. The **Church Council** voted in favour of taking this step following a decision by the **Methodist Conference** last year to give local churches the option to conduct same-sex marriage ceremonies in Methodist buildings.

The Revd **Andy Lowe**, Minister at Hove Methodist Church, said: “Marriage in church is a special milestone in life for many and as a church community we are delighted that we are now able to welcome same-sex couples for marriage ceremonies.

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Hove Methodist Church

“We hope this sends out a clear message to all in the community that the Methodist church is here for all. Our first same-sex marriage is already booked for June”

The Church Council has also given its consent for services of blessing for same-sex couples who are already married to take place in the church.

The Revd Andy Lowe added, “I would encourage anyone considering marriage or wishing for a blessing to get in touch with us via phone or email or to come to one of our Sunday services where they would receive a warm welcome and could meet our church community and talk to me after the service over a cup of coffee.”