The Bishop of Newcastle wishes to appoint a half-time (0.5FTE) priest to the Benefices of Blanchland with Hunstanworth and Edmundbyers & Muggleswick, and Shotley St John in the Deanery of Corbridge.
Might God be calling you to serve in these beautiful and friendly parishes in the beautiful Derwent valley? The people of the parishes of Blanchland with Hunstanworth and Edmundbyers & Muggleswick, and Shotley St John are praying for a collaborative and encouraging people person, a priest who will re-invigorate our worshipping life, deepen our spirituality, grow our congregations larger, younger and more diverse, and help our churches to be outward-looking towards the wider communities.
Main Responsibilities
To be a lively and engaged presence in the worshipping communities and beyond, helping the parishes to thrive and to effectively collaborate with one another. To further encourage and enable lay leadership and collaborative working patterns. To develop local action plans which align with the deanery and diocesan vision of ‘Seeking, Sharing, Sending’, making best use of buildings and of financial and human resource.
The Ideal Candidate
We seek a collaborative, enabling leader, possessing the wisdom, creativity and enthusiasm, to help us to develop our people and our buildings to be truly Good News for the people of the Derwent Valley.
For an informal conversation or further details contact:
The Ven Dr Catherine Sourbut Groves, Archdeacon of Lindisfarne
Tel 0191 270 4166 • 07436 220872
Email: lindisfarne@newcastle.anglican.org
Closing Date: Tuesday 27 August 2024
Interviews: Tuesday 15 October 2024
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