Auckland Unitarian Church Auckland Unitarian Church has stepped in to ensure a radio station's same-sex wedding winners have a venue for their service. Radio network's Fabulous Gay Wedding will now take place at the Ponsonby church on 19 August. ZM's Content Director Christian Boston says Reverend Dr Matt Tittle contacted the station after hearing that St Matthew's in the City was unable to hold a full religious ceremony, due to Anglican policy. "We were always confident we would find another church but obviously we're hugely grateful to Reverend Matt for proactively coming forward. From ZM's perspective it was always about ensuring a proper wedding, no half measures. Thanks to Reverend Matt and the Auckland Unitarian Church, that will happen." Rev Tittle says that the Auckland Unitarian Church was established in 1897 and is delighted to be involved in such an important occasion. "Unitarian' are a liberal faith that draws from many sources. We believe in the worth of all people, we understands that revelation is continuous, and we celebrate everything as part of one divine creation. They have long been in the forefront of gay rights and marriage equality." ZM's breakfast host Polly Gillespie is thrilled. "It's such good news! Who doesn't love weddings? This is going to be one of the most amazing weddings of all times because of its significance for our whole country."
Credit: GayNZ.com Daily News staff
First published: Friday, 19th July 2013 - 4:15pm