A Man Proposed to His Boyfriend in Front of His Entire Church Congregation, and It's Beautiful

Updated on Aug 31, 2015 at 3:30 PM

This couple just proved that love is love in the sweetest way possible. When Trevor Harper was asked to "share his faith story" at First United Methodist Church in Austin, TX, he did just that — but he had something else in mind, too. He wanted to propose to his partner, Davis, in front of the whole congregation. The two have been together for nine years, and they are active members of their church, which is accepting of all people, regardless of sexual orientation. Trevor posted the video of the proposal on YouTube, explaining that the church has played a huge part in their lives.

"We were asked to share our faith story in front of our congregation at First United Methodist Church of Austin. This is a church that has welcomed us and changed our lives. All are welcome, no exceptions. As members of this incredible church family we have grown as Christians, individuals, and as a couple. After 9 years together, I couldn't think of a better way to ask him to be my husband. Your sexuality does not define your right to live a spiritual, Christ-filled life. We are instructed to love and it is that simple. We are blessed beyond our wildest imagination."

So, that's exactly what Trevor did, and it makes for one of the sweetest proposal stories we've ever heard. While the couple won't be able to get married in the church (the United Methodist Church forbids ceremonies), it was important to Trevor to make the proposal special. Trevor spoke to BuzzFeed News and said, "That church has been, for us, really the first time we have really been able to live out loud as a couple." He added, "Your lifestyle, your sexuality, your choices, who you love, they don't define your right to search out the faith that makes you feel whole." Watch the video for yourself to see the emotional proposal. Spoiler: it ends with a standing ovation.