Vacancies List
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1 May 2024, 3:37 p.m.
in ClergyRector of Grasmere; Vicar of Rydal (held in plurality) and Chaplain to Rydal Hall
Grasmere and Rydal are rural communities in the beautiful Lake District National Park. The parishes want people to come to know the love of Christ and for the church to be an integral part of village life.
Being Chaplain to Rydal Hall is a true missional opportunity, guiding guests, staff, and passers-through to reflect, to listen, and to re-connect with each other and with God. It is hoped that through both traditional and innovative ministry - genuine Christian hospitality in all senses - Rydal Hall becomes a bright beacon to the Lakeland community and beyond.
We are looking for someone who:
• Will give us spiritual leadership, pastoral care, inspiration in worship, and guidance
• Will show a commitment to mission and pastoral ministry for local residents, the Rydal Hall community and visitors
• Has a desire to see the church grow: by uniting the church, the community and the CofE Primary School
• Values the traditional service format but has an openness to develop services which are innovative and accessible
• Offers strong leadership with good organisational skills
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1 May 2024, 3:08 p.m.
in ClergyPriest in Charge - South Barrow Team Ministry
It’s Barrow itself, the friendliest most unassuming place I have ever visited, let alone lived in.’
Isabelle Hardman Deputy Editor of The Spectator
This role presents a unique opportunity for a visionary leader to serve as the Missional Priest-in-Charge in South Barrow Team Ministry. The role will focus exclusively on St George’s so as to enable the successful candidate to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of both the parish and surrounding area by spearheading the establishment of new worshipping communities, fostering spiritual growth, and creating a lasting impact in this urban setting.
• Do you want to minister amongst 'salt of the earth' people, as together the Church in Barrow seeks to be 'salt and light' in our communities?
• Can you build upon good foundations and continue to help us provide welcoming community, meaningful worship, and accessible Bible teaching that grows disciples?
• Can you help pastor a town, not just a congregation, with a Christian faith that is prepared to get its hands dirty?
• Are you ready for the opportunity of planting new Christian communities in a place where roots go deep and tradition is precious?
• Can you hold out Christ as grace amongst the grit, as hope for the hurting, and as true satisfaction for those unsure as to whom they are seeking?
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1 May 2024, 2:21 p.m.
in ClergyRector - Benefice of Workington
The united benefice comprises the parishes of St Michael and John which between them cover the important market town of Workington. The worship is liberal Catholic in expression. The social life and fellowship is strong and vibrant where the nurture of children and young people is a priority. The parishes have a shared strategy to grow closer to God, grow greener, grow younger, and grow outwards into the town.
We are seeking a woman or man who is:
• Grounded and nurtured by the liberal Anglo-Catholic traditions of worship, prayer and liturgy;
• Prayerful and empathetic;
• A collaborative, energetic and empowering leader
• Committed to mission and civic engagement and partnership;
• Enthusiastic about preaching and deepening the faith of others, whatever age;
• Gifted with a heart for young people;
• Pastoral and approachable;
• Committed to warm, ecumenical relationships;
• Blessed with a sense of humour.
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8 Apr 2024, 4:03 p.m.
in ClergyMinistry Enabler - Three Rivers Mission Community
A new exciting opportunity to be part of enabling growth and change to happen.
We are seeking to appoint a new incumbent-level Team Member to the Three Rivers Mission Community - an area in North Cumbria encompassing the rivers, Eden, Gelt and Irthing.
This really is a post with a difference, as you will initially share much pastoral and parochial responsibility with the current Mission Community Leader, in order for them to have the time needed to manage the process of change in these parishes, and to look to develop a strategy of how the Deanery can come together as Mission Community in a radically new way.
The person appointed will be licenced as Associate Priest in each the Benefices of the Deanery; this is in order to underline the collaborative and Deanery-wide nature of the appointment.
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1 Feb 2024, 5:50 p.m.
in ClergyPriest in Charge - Living Waters Benefice
Full-time Mission Community Leader and Priest-in-Charge - Living Waters Benefice*
(Allonby, Aspatria, Crosscanonby, Dearham, Gilcrux and Hayton)
Wanted:
Someone who is…
• an enabler of the ministry of all Christians
• inspiring and energetic with a conspicuous joy and deep faith
• a team worker and collaborator
• approachable and relational, with a good sense of humour
• down to earth and forward looking
• a good listener
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