Before the churches began to combine and some move to larger organisations and communities, small towns and communities had parish churches – void of control from larger ecclesiastical groups.
The Parson literally translates to persona, as he represents the persona in which God would wish to have his church and his religion represented.
Grafton is known for its tightly knit community due to the small size of the population – However, the size of population does not affect the way the community conducts business and government matters.
The parson is the person who has full rights to the church, must be a member of the clergy, and must defend his rights if in the chance of opposition against a different religious community or non religious body corporate.
The definition and the jurisdiction of the parson has changed throughout the years, and expanded on within their job over several different denominations of Christianity, and the countries in which the beliefs are held.
In order to become a parson, one must already be a clergyman of the church, and have already taking a separate jurisdiction of spiritual matters.
Through this, they may then become the pastor.
Becoming a parson is considered a great honour amongst clergyman and rectors, and requires a great deal of work.
This is a great deal more than being just a rector or vicar – For their job is simply to run sermons and possibly give advice to anyone who cares for it.