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VACANCIES
Diocese of Canterbury |
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VACANT PARISHES
Vicar, Westgate-on-Sea, St James Rector of Sissinghurst and Frittenden Reculver, St Mary the Virgin, Herne Bay, St Bartholomew and Hoath, Holy Cross Vicar, St Luke the Evangelist, Maidstone Associate Priest/Missioner, Faversham House for Duty, Benefice of Murston with Bapchild & Tonge Priest-in-Charge, Holy Trinity, Milton Regis House for Duty Priest (Assistant Curate), proposed A20 Benefice |
Vicar, Westgate-on-Sea, St JamesA man of vision, who delights in teaching from the Bible, is required for this conservative evangelical Resolution B parish on the attractive Thanet coast. Leading by example and encouraging mutual accountability, our new incumbent will motivate people in a greater commitment to God so that we can share the good news of Jesus Christ and reach out to the people of Westgate and beyond. Closing date: 23 April Interviews: 15 and 16 May Ongoing enquiries to: Ms Jo Manser, PA to Archdeacon of Canterbury
Rector of Sissinghurst and FrittendenTrinity Church and St Mary’s Church are thriving friendly fellowships in small villages in the picturesque Weald of Kent. They have been a united benefice since 1973 with the minister living in the Rectory in Frittenden. Each church has a distinct identity but very much complement each other sharing a warm and caring relationship. They are praying for someone who:
This post is subject to a CRB check Closing date: 9 June Interviews: 5 July For further details contact Kathy Burch, CPAS Patronage Patronage@cpas.org.uk T: 0300 123 0780 ext 4388 Reculver, St Mary the Virgin, Herne Bay, St Bartholomew and Hoath, Holy CrossWe are seeking a Priest-in-Charge for our churches which serve coastal village and town communities, close to the city of Canterbury. We have worked together for some time. Pastoral reorganisation is under way. We offer supportive lay and ordained teams and a variety of worship styles. We run community activities, contribute to hospital chaplaincy and minister to children and families. We are looking for a risk taker, a leader who is willing to delegate, to help us further our discipleship as we strive to be a focal point of each community. Closing date: 26 April Interviews: 5 and 6 June This post is subject to a DBS check Applications and questions to:
Joanna Manser, PA to the Archdeacon of Canterbury
Vicar, St Luke the Evangelist, MaidstoneSt Luke’s is a thriving hub of ministry and activity based within a strong evangelical tradition offering a diverse range of services and outreach activities. We are searching for a vicar, comfortable with charismatic worship, to lead a large and able ministry team. Using the gifts of the Spirit and releasing others to do so, you will help us fulfil our place in God’s kingdom plan for Maidstone. Closing date: 5 May Interviews: 29 - 30 May This post is subject to a DBS check Applications and questions to:
Ms Sari Mantykivi, PA to Archdeacon of Maidstone
Associate Priest/Missioner, FavershamWe are building the new Faversham benefice so that three church communities can work together to meet the needs of our Kentish market town community. We are seeking an Associate Priest/Missioner, comfortable with the diverse traditions of our churches, to work creatively and collegially within the team, helping us to communicate a new vision and engage with a variety of social contexts. Closing date: 28 April Interviews: 3 June This post is subject to a DBS check Applications and questions to:
Ms Sari Mantykivi, PA to Archdeacon of Maidstone
Associate Vicar, West SheppeyHome to a Christian presence for over 1,400 years, the beautiful Isle of Sheppey is situated off the North Kent Coast and less than 40 miles from London. We seek an Associate Vicar, resident in Sheerness, who will work in our team of lay and ordained colleagues across the benefice. Sharing the Gospel in the modern world, our new Associate Vicar will take the lead on the missional aspect of occasional offices and will focus initially on ministry at the Abbey. Closing date: 28 April Interviews: 20 May This post is subject to a DBS check Applications and questions to:
Ms Sari Mantykivi, PA to Archdeacon of Maidstone
Rector, Benenden & SandhurstWe are two attractive Wealden villages, with distinct and complementary identities, and wish to appoint a Rector with a pastoral heart to engage energetically and wholeheartedly in village life. Leading our active lay teams and enabling people’s gifts to flourish, our new priest will be a person of prayer, a clear communicator and Bible teacher. We will work in partnership as we face exciting challenges and changes that face both churches. Closing date: 28 April Interviews: 24 May This post is subject to a DBS check Applications and questions to:
Ms Sari Mantykivi, PA to Archdeacon of Maidstone
House for Duty, Benefice of Murston with Bapchild & TongeOur three churches, which serve an urban area with growing housing development, a busy village and a farming community, are seeking a prayerful, energetic leader to work in a collegiate ministry. Our parishes and styles of worship are diverse; within the benefice there is also the successful ‘Willow Tree Project’ which serves young people, adults and seniors. Together we hope to fulfil our ministry potential and community outreach. Closing date: 28 April Interviews: 22 May This post is subject to a DBS check Applications and questions to:
Ms Sari Mantykivi, PA to Archdeacon of Maidstone
Priest-in-Charge, Holy Trinity, Milton RegisWe are a parish of a central tradition, with a committed lay team who enjoy experimenting with different styles of worship and engaging with young people. We are seeking a Priest-in-Charge to work with us to re-invigorate the life of the parish and to help us work more closely with our neighbouring parishes so that we can reach out to the community, develop our ministry and grow as Christians. Closing date: 28 April Interviews: 21 May This post is subject to a DBS check Applications and questions to:
Ms Sari Mantykivi, PA to Archdeacon of Maidstone
House for Duty Priest (Assistant Curate), proposed A20 BeneficeSituated between Ashford and Hythe, the proposed A20 Benefice is seeking a House for Duty Priest (to be formally advertised in May). An inspirational leader, encourager and enabler, the House for Duty Priest will help the whole ministry team develop mission based activities in these thriving rural communities. Experienced in managing change, the new HfD Priest will encourage partnership development, youth activities and help grow lay ministry and lead us to a closer relationship with God. Closing date and interview dates TBA |