Interim Priest in Charge of the West Loveden Group of Parishes - Long Bennington, United Kingdom - The Church of England

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    The Church of England Long Bennington, United Kingdom

    Found in: Talent UK C2 - 1 week ago

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    The West Loveden Group of Parishes & Bishop of Lincoln are seeking an individual to join us for an exciting opportunity to develop further a mission partnership of 9 parishes which has already made great progress -
    • In an attractive group of semi-rural villages with a range of families and working patterns.
    • With friendly, active and engaged PCCs and a group of lay-people offering support and a range of lay led services.
    • Who are looking for a priest to help us take forward worship and prayer working across two larger and seven smaller communities.
    • And working to build financial strength to take this role beyond three years

    You would be building the broader Local Mission Partnership with two other groups of villages each with a stipendiary priest and with experienced administrative support. Our offer to you is founded on:
    • A diocesan strategy which seeks grassroots renewal and flourishing, not top-down restructuring.
    • Leadership which prioritises the life of our parishes and the wellbeing of our ministers.
    • A reputation for, and commitment to, excellence in our clergy housing and maintenance.
    • An approach to the common fund which is about covenant and generosity.