THE Revd Paula Griffiths became the priest with responsibility for St John’s Church in Little Walden.

THE Revd Paula Griffiths became the priest with responsibility for St John’s Church in Little Walden.

The Rev’d David Tomlinson, team rector of St Mary’s Church in Saffron Walden, commissioned Revd Griffiths and she was welcomed warmly by the congregation at a service on Sunday October 28.

Revd Griffiths joined the Saffron Walden Team Ministry on her ordination in September 2009.

She was delighted to take on the new role.

“I know that St John’s has a special place in the heart of this friendly village and I look forward to getting to know you all and working with you, as together we seek to share God’s love in this community,” she said.