St. Alban’s Church July 31st

This evening saw the Licensing of the new Priest-in-Charge of St. Alban’s Church in West Leigh.

The Reverend Canon Karina Green has been at St. George’s Church in Portsea for nine years, and fills a vacancy that has existed for almost two years.

With Reverend Canon Karina Green

The Licensing service was conducted by the Bishop of Portsmouth, the Right reverend Christopher Foster in front of a large congregation, with people coming from the Parish of St. George’s. There were also a number of Clergy from around the area, who had come to wish Karina well in her new role.

The Cake

After the service, there was a reception in the Church Hall where there was a beautifully decorated cake to welcome the new incumbent.