At the outset in 1783, two of the founding clerics were relatively new in their Metropolitan incumbencies; Newton was four years established at St Mary Woolnorth (having moved from Olney), while Foster had held Long Acre for three years (having served as a lecturer in London since 1766).
In the early days of 1783, two of the founding clergy were relatively new to their Metropolitan roles; Newton had been in his position at St Mary Woolnorth for four years, having recently transferred from Olney, while Foster had held Long Acre for three years, following a career as a lecturer in London since 1766.