LOCAL views on gay marriage are being sought by the Church in Wales.

The Church's governing body is asking people across Wales to have their say on same-sex partnerships, and help shape future policies.

The Diocese is consulting on three recommendations, and asking people which they think the Church in Wales should adopt.

These options are: 'to maintain that the union of one man and one woman is the only definition of marriage recognised by the Church in Wales, and make no liturgical provision for recognising same-sex relationships", 'to make provision for the blessing of same-sex relationships (i.e. civil partnerships or state-recognised marriages), but not carry out same-sex weddings', or 'to conduct marriages for same-sex couples'.

The opinions generated locally will go on to be taken into consideration by the Bench of Bishops and the Governing Body when they decide on church policy in this area.

A public meeting to discuss the options will be held on Tuesday, May 5, at St Martin’s Church Hall, Haverfordwest, at 7.30pm.

Everyone on the Electoral Roll of the churches that make up the Church in Wales Archdeaconry of St David's is welcome.

For more information on the report involved in the consultation, contact any of the church wardens in the Dale peninsula area.