Harworth: Parade and service to welcome new priest

The congregation and villagers of Harworth and Bircotes took part in a special service and parade to welcome Reverend Leah Vasey-Saunders as their new parish priest.

Rev Vasey-Saunders, who will be known as Mother Leah, was officially installed in service conducted by the Bishop of Sherwood, Right Reverend Tony Porter and Archdeacon of Newark, Venerable David Picken.

A special procession was held in Harworth for for new vicar Rev Leah Vasey-Saunders G130913-11aplaceholder image
A special procession was held in Harworth for for new vicar Rev Leah Vasey-Saunders G130913-11a

Mother Leah said: “This real life, homely place, holy ground, Godly community is where God wants me to be.”

“From the depths of Harworth, Bircotes, Stirupp and Hesley, I have heard God call.”

“And as I get to know everyone in the community, I am confident I will find him.”

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