Vacancies List
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6 Mar 2026, 10:11 a.m.
in ClergyAssociate Priest (Planting Specialism - Second Curacy) - St Aidan's Cumbria
Associate Priest
WHO WE’RE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking an Associate Leader who:
Has a passion to see people encounter the goodness of God through the gospel of Jesus Christ by the power of the Spirit.
Senses a clear calling to church planting and desires a focused season of formation within a living, growing church plant.
Leads with faith, humility and courage; able to hold vision, build teams, and cultivate healthy, intergenerational community.
Is energised by mission on the ground: evangelism, discipleship, prayer, raising leaders, and releasing people into their calling.
Resonates deeply with our values of Gathered to Scatter, Word and Spirit, Kingdom Generosity, and Intergenerational Community.
Wants to play an active part in strengthening and establishing new worshipping communities, working alongside others across Cumbria who share a heart for planting and renewal.
This is a formative season for someone who longs to grow in pioneering leadership, to help build here, and in time to be sent to establish new communities where God leads.
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5 Mar 2026, 9:55 a.m.
in ClergySt Herbert with St Stephen
Associate Priest within the Carlisle South Mission Community with pastoral responsibility for St Herbert's *
The Parishes of St Herbert’s, Currock; St John’s, Upperby; and St Elisabeth’s, Carlisle are neighbouring churches sharing an incumbent and who, working together as Carlisle South Mission Community, seek to appoint an Associate Priest, with pastoral responsibility for St Herbert’s and able to support the revitalisation of mission across our three parishes.
Rooted in the Liberal Catholic tradition of the Church of England, the Associate Priest will be an enthusiastic and innovative missioner, at ease leading a sacramental, eucharistic pattern of parish life and able to mobilise and resource the gifts of the whole congregation, finding new ways to develop reach, service, proclamation and ministry so as to enable more local people to encounter the life of Jesus and enable us to grow younger and grow in discipleship, confidence and witness.
Funded through the Diocese’s Diocesan Investment Programme (DIP), this appointment is designed to support contextually appropriate and sustainable missional revitalisation and the planting of new worshipping communities, and enable renewed engagement with local families, schools and young people.
Does this sound like it could be your calling?
For an informal conversation please contact Archdeacon Ruth Newton
archdeacon.north@carlislediocese.org.uk
This is a full-time stipendiary post (£34,950 from April 2026) appointed initially for a fixed term period of 5 years.
Closing date: 21st April 2026
Interviews: 18th May 2026
Please return completed applications to humanresources@carlislediocese.org.uk
*The appointed person will be licensed to the Benefice of St Herbert with St Stephen; St Elisabeth Harraby; and Upperby (held in plurality)
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18 Feb 2026, 3:54 p.m.
in ClergyRevitalisation Priest - Parish of St James & St Francis Barrow
Parish of St James & St Francis Barrow
Revitalisation Priest*
Rising Faith Barrow, a key part of the Diocese of Carlisle's planting and revitalisation strategy, is our town-wide vision to plant new faith communities, revive faith across our town, and raise up faith-filled leaders.
Could you be called to lead people to Jesus Christ and see his Church renewed in a changing urban community?
Critical to that is St James’, Hindpool — one of Barrow’s oldest churches: a parish church with deep roots and a strong choral and sacramental tradition, grounded in a gentle Anglo-Catholic spirituality, and with a growing desire to serve our largely terraced community with confidence and hope.
We are seeking a missional priest who will:
• Lead the revitalisation of St James'.
• Deepen discipleship while valuing our musical and spiritual heritage.
• Strengthen links with our Church of England junior school and local families.
• Work collaboratively across the deanery.
• Help us engage effectively with all in our local communities, enabling us to grow younger, plant a new congregation and revitalise our existing congregation.
Supported by SMMIB investment funding, this post includes a planting curate (from 2027) and Youth & Children’s Mission support.
We offer:
A friendly and supportive congregation who have caught a vision for mission and growth, and who hold an exciting vision for the future.
A purpose built four-bedroom vicarage.
A deanery which prays and works together.
Come and help us plant, revive, and raise up leaders as we serve Jesus and Barrow together.
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This is a full-time stipendiary post £34,950 (as at April 2026).
For more information or an informal conversation, please contact the Archdeacon of Westmorland and Furness: Ven. Vernon Ross / Email: archdeacon.south@carlislediocese.org.uk Tel: 07388 377105
For more details and the application pack please visit: www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies
Closing date: 23rd March 2026
Interviews: 15th April 2026
Please send completed applications to humanresources@carlislediocese.org.uk
*For legal purposes candidates should note the existing and formal title of this post as Priest in Charge, North Barrow Team Ministry (which is in the process of being revised later this year).
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10 Feb 2026, 1:12 p.m.
in ClergyWarnell Group of Parishes
Warnell Group
0.5FTE Priest-in-Charge
(Benefices of Westward, Rosley-with-Woodside and Welton;
And Caldbeck, Castle Sowerby and Sebergham).
An opportunity to lead this fabulous group of parishes in the Lake District northern fells, perched above the Solway plain. The churches are all within a radius of 5 miles from the centre of Caldbeck, where the beautiful Grade II listed vicarage is situated. The group works well together and has adapted its service pattern to suit a part-time post.
Is God calling you to join us in the beautiful Warnell Group?
• Do you show leadership that enables the churches you will serve to thrive and grow?
• Will you share faith in Christ and accompany others on their faith journey?
• Can you manage change?
• Are you able to balance the traditional with new and to value and meet the different needs of different generations?
• Are you convinced of the value of developing local lay ministry – creating a community of the faithful?
• Are you committed to developing faith with and for children, young people, families and our school?
• Do you communicate well with young and old alike?
• Do you have a clear understanding of rural ministry or a willingness to learn?
• Are you flexible, fun, energetic and enthusiastic with a sense of humour?
For an informal conversation please contact:
The Ven. Stewart Fyfe, Archdeacon of West Cumberland
Archdeacon.West@CarlisleDiocese.org.uk / T: 07552 428772
This is a part-time stipendiary post – 3 days a week – this can either be with housing provided and a stipend of £4,995, or it can be without housing and a stipend of £17,475 with housing allowance of £3,360 (all amounts are as at April 2026).
For further information please visit www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies
Closing date for applications: 13th April 2026
Provisional interview date: 6th May 2026
Please send completed applications to humanresources@carlislediocese.org.uk
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10 Feb 2026, 12:17 p.m.
in ClergyPriest in Charge – Benefice of Millom
The Benefice of Millom are looking for a new Parish Priest
Someone who will be
• An inspiring communicator and confident preacher
• grounded in prayer; a pastoral presence who values the community, listens, and will encourage gifts in others
• able to work collegiately
What we offer is
• A small-town but with a big heart and close-knit community
• Close to the beauties of the Lake District
• A long history of Christian worship
• A desire to change and move forward
• A supportive Deanery with good clergy relationships
The successful candidate would be required to develop a relationship with Chaplaincy provision at HMP Haverigg.
This role would suit a missional priest with a heart for gospel and the community.
It is a part-time post is for 3 days a week with housing provided. Stipend £4,549 (as at April 2025)
For more information contact the Archdeacon of Westmorland and Furness: Ven. Vernon Ross / Email: archdeacon.south@carlislediocese.org.uk Tel: 07388 377105
For more details and the application pack please visit: www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies
Please send completed applications to humanresources@carlislediocese.org.uk
Closing date: 7th April 2026 / Interview date: 19th May 2026
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3 Feb 2026, 3:13 p.m.
in ClergyBenefice of Maryport, Netherton, & Flimby with Broughton Moor Team Rector
This benefice covers three parishes serving the vibrant, growing town of Maryport and the dynamic village of Flimby on the fabulous west coast of Cumbria. The church at Broughton Moor is closed, but the community remains within the benefice. The benefice has benefitted from SDF funded lay pioneer ministry which has resulted in significant missional growth. A recent legacy for missional activity provides the incoming Rector with a substantial opportunity to build on that work. A new eco-vicarage will provide an excellent new home in an attractive, exciting place to live and serve.
The churches have identified the following priorities:
• A strong focus on reaching out and engaging with the local community
• Reaching the younger generation, growing and developing our work with children and young people
• Having a heart for mission, reaching the lost and growing the church
• Establishing good quality pastoral care for all ages and stages of life
• Deepening unity and working relationships between the 3 Churches
God is Good!
Could He be calling you to somewhere as exciting as this?
For an informal conversation please contact:
The Ven. Stewart Fyfe, Archdeacon of West Cumberland
Archdeacon.West@CarlisleDiocese.org.uk
T: 07552 428772
This is a full-time stipendiary post - £34,950 (as at April 2026)
For further information please visit www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies
Closing date for applications: 11 March 2026
Provisional interview date: 13 April 2026
Please return completed applications to janet.paterson@carlislediocese.org.uk
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18 Sep 2025, 11:19 a.m.
in ClergyCuracy - St John's, Hensingham
Are you a person who loves Jesus and worshipping Him with His people? We are looking for:
✤ Someone who has great confidence in the power of Jesus to change lives and a proven track record of raising up disciples
✤ One who possesses a conservative evangelical theology which accords with St John ’ s and informs the way you minister
✤ Expertise to develop a discipleship course that helps us enjoy God, love one another and share his word
✤ Someone keen to grow with the potential to help us explore further church planting and revitalisation
✤ A servant with a humble heart and compassion for the flock.
✤ A person keen to serve in the Mission Community as we will ask you to minister for one morning service a month at St Andrew's Mirehouse and to serve for 3 hours a week midweek. This will be helping with outreach in an area such as an after school club
✤ Someone excited by ministry in the North of England who may wish to apply for our Associate Vicar role once their training is complete. We would love someone who feels the call to leave their comfort for Christ and to be a labourer in this corner of the harvest field.
Please note: St John ’ s Parochial Church Council has passed a resolution in accordance with the House of Bishops ’ Declaration on the Ministry of Bishops and Priests which means that this post is only open to male applicants. Read more (link to the Curacy Profile). Read more -
16 Jul 2025, 12:15 p.m.
in ClergyCuracy - Ulvertson Parish Church, St Mary with Holy Trinity, and St John's Osmotherley
What we are looking for:
A wholehearted disciple of Christ, eager to learn more about God, the work of His church and the community they are a part of.
A person who has a heart for people and mission and who can help guide the church into the next part of God’s plan for our fellowship and community.
An individual with excellent interpersonal skills and godly leadership qualities, a passion for evangelism, and the intention (with training) to plant church(es) to reach the unchurched population in Cumbria.
A person of prayer, a team player, adaptable, teachable and with a desire to grow.
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16 Jul 2025, 9:37 a.m.
in ClergyCuracy - St Aidan's, Cumbria
WHAT WE ARE PRAYING FOR
We are praying for someone who:
Is deeply in love with Jesus, and longs to see his Kingdom come in Cumbria as it is in heaven.
Carries a pioneering heart, ready to gather people, build community, and step out in faith to see new disciples formed.
Thrives in a Word-and-Spirit environment, confident in the authority of Scripture and expectant for the empowering presence of the Holy Spirit today.
Is excited by the vision of a gathered-and-scattered church, forming intergenerational disciples who shape their communities with faith, courage and imagination.
Feels called not simply to serve an existing congregation, but to help establish and lead new worshipping communities as part of a growing movement of church planting across Cumbria.
Is generous, courageous and collaborative; someone who inspires others, releases gifts, and builds teams that contend for regional renewal.
We long to see a curate flourish here: rooted in Jesus, formed in mission, and equipped to pioneer whatever God calls them into next, in partnership with others across the county who are praying and working for renewal.
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16 Jul 2025, 9:06 a.m.
in ClergyCuracy - St Paul's Barrow, with Newbarns
Join the adventure at St Paul’s, Barrow-in-Furness!
We’re a growing church with a passion for Jesus, rooted in Scripture, open to the Spirit, and committed to serving our town with the good news. As part of The Cumbria Way – a bold, nationally funded diocesan programme to plant and revitalise churches – we’re looking for a Planting Curate to join our team and help establish a vibrant new worshipping community on the Newbarns estate.
St Paul’s is both a parish and resourcing church, drawing people from across Barrow and beyond. We keep things simple: we open the Bible, we pray, we worship, we serve, and we share Jesus – together. Our PCC is united in a generous but orthodox vision: warm-hearted, biblically faithful, pastorally sensitive, and open to the Spirit’s leading.
At the heart of this curacy lies the exciting opportunity to work alongside Revd Dr Sarah Richardson (Pioneer Minister for Newbarns) in planting at St Aidan’s, where shoots of new life are already emerging through youth gatherings, family socials, and community café ministry. You’ll also be part of a supportive clergy team led by Revd Robin Ham, with a proven track record of training curates in missional ministry.
Barrow is a place of grit and beauty: where shipyards meet seascapes, resilience meets humour, and the Lake District is just minutes away. It’s a community hungry for hope – and a brilliant place to serve, grow, and live.
Could God be calling you to join us? Read more