A husband and wife duo were inducted into a church parish over the weekend.

Rev. Mark Meatcher and his wife Rev. Melanie Smith were introduced to the parish at the Christ Church United Reformed Church in Chase Side, on Saturday.

The service was conducted by Rev. Dr. Andrew Prasad of the Thames North Synod of the United Reformed Church.

The church’s congregation constituted members of six churches and clergy and congregations from other denominations in the area.

Rev. Melanie Smith is now the minister for Palmers Green URC, Ponders End URC and Winchmore Hill URC, while her husband Rev. Mark Meacher is the minister for Bush Hill Park URC, Christ Church, Enfield, URC and Lancaster Road URC.

The service was followed by a meet and greet party in the Church Hall and gardens.