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Kristy Dawson

'I'm just thrilled that it's happened': Reverend holding same-sex weddings at Northumberland churches

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.

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