New vicar installed at St Columba’s
A new vicar has been installed as Priest-in-Charge of the Parish of St Columba in Scarborough.
Rev Stephen Drury was li-censed and install e data service conducted by the Archbishop of York Dr John Sentamu.
Rev Drury has lived in Ayton since 1971 and until retirement in 2006 was a partner in the local firm of solicitors, Thorpe and Co.
He was then accepted for ordination, training at the College of the Resurrection in Mirfield for an academic year.
Over the last seven years he has been Curate of Seamer and East Ayton and then Curate-in–Charge of the parish of East Ayton.
Stephen is married to Judith. They have three children, a daughter and a son in the teaching profession and living locally and a daughter in Glasgow pursuing an academic music career, and three grandchildren.
He said: “I come f rom a strong Christian family and background and faith has always been an important part of my life. Having had the privilege of serving in Ayton, the chance to serve in the parish of St Columba is an exciting challenge and opportunity, and I follow the faithful ministry of Rev Kathryn Jackson who served here for 14 years.
“The church building itself, prominent on the main crossroads in the parish, is a jewel of early 20th century church architecture, and I hope many will continue to find it a place to come for the deepest and most meaningful events in life.
“The church is most importantly expressed as it s members and the warmth of the welcome and the obvious commitment of the church of St Columba gives great encouragement for future mission and service to the parish and local community.
“Each parish is unique and the aim must be to harness the particular strengths and the skills available in a way best suited to affirm the Christian Gospel and bring it afresh to today’s complex world.”