We aim to be a loving and welcoming Christian community:
honouring God in worship, following Christ in our lives and participating in his mission.

The Parish Office, 1 Halmer Gate,

Spalding, Lincolnshire, PE11 2DR

Tel 01775 722772

parish.office@stmaryandstnicolas.org.uk

Same Sex Couples

At St Mary and St Nicolas, we look to include and affirm everyone in their godly calling. We are inclusive in the broadest possible sense and look to honour the integrity of all. We recognise that views over some issues differ even amongst very faithful Christians. All we ask is that everyone, whatever their view, treats those whose views differ from their own with respect. The reality is that Christians hold a variety of views about human relationships and sexuality. The Bible and Christian tradition is not consistent over these issues. Victorian and early 20th Century versions of the Bible certainly overlaid views and opinions common to that era into the new translations being introduced at that time. Modern English translations of scripture vary between translations made by scholars who are sympathetic to this view and those who feel a more nuanced approach to such issues is more authentic to the original text and its intentions. The Church of England has space to hold together people who sit anywhere on this spectrum. 

The Parish Church of St Mary and St Nicolas, just like The Church of England, embraces a broad spectrum of views over these issues. Whilst the Church of England is prevented by law from conducting weddings for people of the same sex, members of our church are themselves in a variety of relationships, including faithful committed partnerships with people of the same sex.

Looking to honour and respect the integrity of all, the Vicar of this church is happy to discuss with couples an appropriate way of marking their commitment to each other whatever their relationship situation may be. 

Please get in touch with Fr Rob if you would like to know more.