The Rev'd Dr Steven Sivyer (second from right) was welcomed as the new Vicar of Royston (Image: Vaughan West)
Royston Parish Church, St John the Baptist, has welcomed its new vicar - the Rev'd Dr Steven Sivyer.
Steven was welcomed in a service led by Bishop of St Albans the Rt. Rev. Alan Smith on Thursday, October 5. His wife Emma was also licensed as a lay reader.
The congregation was joined by representatives of other churches, Mayor Cllr Lisa Adams, councillors and representatives of Royston's organisations and businesses.
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Steven, Emma and their children Nathaniel and Lydia were previously based at the Flegg group of churches in Norfolk.
Steven said: "I am honoured to be called to be the Vicar of Royston, and I look forward to getting to know people from across the town, and to serve the whole of the community."
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