Diocese of Carlisle

Vacancies List


  • House for Duty Associate Priest

    House for Duty Associate Priest

    The role is offered on a House for Duty basis of two days per week plus Sundays. We are committed to realistic expectations, wellbeing and sustainable ministry.

    Closing date for applications: 14th September 2026 midnight
    Interviews: 20th October 2026 Read more

  • Rector (full time) Maryport, Netherton, & Flimby with Broughton Moor

    Rector (Full-time)

    Closing date: 14th September 2026

    Interviews: 14th October 2026 Read more

  • Church Planting Lead

    Church Planting Lead
    Full-time role, Permanent role with hybrid working options available.
    Salary £50,703 plus 15% non-contributory pension or the choice to remain in the Church of England Clergy Pension Scheme
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  • Curacy - Ulverston Parish Church

    Planting Curate
    Full Time
    Ulverston

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  • Curacy / Associate Priest - St Paul's, Barrow

    Curacy / Associate Priest - St Paul's Barrow, with Newbarns Read more

  • Curacy - Harrington, Distington and Westfield

    Do you sense a call to ministry at the edge?
    We’re seeking a creative, compassionate, resilient and community‑minded curate to serve across three distinctive parishes — St Mary’s Westfield, St Mary’s Harrington, and The Church of the Holy Spirit Distington — on the rugged coast of Cumbria.

    Someone who can offer new perspectives using their life experience to further the kingdom of God. Who sees the beauty of mixed ecology and values both time‑honoured church and pioneering new worshipping communities.

    What we can offer.

    A Warm Welcome

    A great team of colleagues across Churches Together.

    Churches that are prayerfully seeking to see God’s Kingdom come afresh in this generation.

    The space to think outside the box, dream dreams and try new things.

    The chance to invest in community.

    An opportunity to develop worship and think deeply about connecting with those people who are unchurched. Read more