Diocese of Carlisle

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.orguk / T: ‭07552 428772‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬‬

This is a part-time stipendiary post – 3 days a week / £4,549 stipend

For further information please visit www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date for applications: 28 January 2026

Provisional interview date: 11 March 2026