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    Rector - Handsworth, St Mary - London, United Kingdom - The Church of England

    The Church of England
    The Church of England London, United Kingdom

    5 days ago

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    The Bishop of Birmingham wishes to appoint the next Rector of St Mary's Handsworth.

    The significant and beautifully re-ordered church (Grade 2*) is at the heart of the diverse, multi-faith and inner city suburb of Birmingham.

    There are strong links to its Church of England primary school, and an expanding musical life, and the new incumbent will be a priest of vibrant faith and vision, who can lead, enrich and expand the outreach and ministry in the parish, which has a population of 15,688. The long-standing Handsworth Group Ministry is now developing as an Oversight Area within the Church of England Birmingham framework.

    Informal enquiries are welcomed by the Archdeacon of Birmingham, the Venerable Jenny Tomlinson

    Closing date: Sunday 5th May (midnight)

    Visits and interviews: Monday 20th May 2024

    We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, particularly those under-represented including persons of Global Majority Heritage

    The Church of England Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including a references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.

    The Bishop of Birmingham, looks for priests to serve as incumbents who have the capacity to grow local church in spiritual depth, in numbers, in confident witness, and in serious engagement with their community. Central to this is the task of identifying, encouraging and endorsing the ministry of others and entrusting them with real responsibility in the work of mission and outreach.

    It is important that the priest appointed plays a full part in the life of the deanery, particularly Chapter and Synod, and in the wider programmes of the Diocese. Opportunities for ecumenical collaboration should also be pursued, and good relationships sought with other faith communities.