Marian Royston
Director
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Rev. Marian Royston is driven by a commitment to foster welcoming communities for all. As a Provisional Elder in the North Alabama Conference of the United Methodist Church, she serves as a full-time pastor and church developer.
In 2022, Marian completed a Master of Divinity from the United Theological Seminary. As a George J. Mitchell Scholar, she obtained a Master of Science in Leadership for Sustainable Rural Development from The Queen’s University of Belfast in 2014. She also holds a Bachelor of History from Auburn University.