An experienced and enthusiastic Priest is sought to minister to these three Black Country parishes under the shared pastoral and sacramental oversight of the Bishop of Oswestry.
About the role:
- You will lead the three enthusiastic and deeply committed PCCs and their parishes into a new shared future;
- You will support the setting up of a Missionary Society working collaboratively with two nearby churches also in the See of Oswestry;
- You will have a passion for traditional parochial ministry including a real love for funeral ministry and understand its missional potential;
- To develop the gifts and self-confidence of the laity;
- To build bridges with schools and other community organisations.
About You:
- You are a Priest affiliated to the Society of St Wilfred & St Hilda with a mature faith and deep personal spirituality;
- You are prayerful, warm and have a sense of humour;
- You are strategic and well-organised;
- You are naturally collaborative and an encourager of others;
- You are creative and would enjoy working to develop new things in a new way.
All applicants should normally have 3 years’ experience in the Church of England or another Anglican church in the British Isles.
Enquiries: please contact the Archdeacon of Walsall - email or 01543 622590 or Fr Gary Ecclestone
Closing Date: 17 January 2025
Familiarisation Day: 11 February 2025
Interviews: 12 February 2025
To apply, please complete the following documents and return them to the Archdeacon of Walsall