A Reverend has shared her delight at being able to perform same-sex wedding ceremonies at of her churches.
Rev Marie Attwood runs three Methodist churches in Northumberland - Trinity Church in Ashington, Stakeford Methodist Church in Stakeford and St Andrew's and St Mark's in Newbiggin-by-the-Sea. All three voted for same-sex marriages and applied for registration to hold them.
The 66-year-old said all three churches have received their registration and can now officiate weddings for LGBTQ+ couples. Rev Marie is now looking forward to conducting her first ever service for two people of the same gender.