"In February 1858, the Revd. William Spencer, who came from Rochdale, became minister of the Church. A serious accident, which befell him on the Hertford and Welwyn railway in 1859, incapacitated him for many months. His ministry lasted for little more than two years and was closed on July 1st, 1860, when he took up work for the British and Foreign Bible Society. The Church was strengthened by the addition of 47 members, which is some index of progress and success."

 General Election in Great Britain