The seven parishes of Aller, Curry Rivel, Drayton, Fivehead, High Ham with Low Ham, Huish Episcopi cum Langport, and Swell seek a Priest in Charge of our new Benefice.
We are looking for someone who relishes the opportunity of helping to build and lead a new benefice in the beautiful Somerset countryside. We hope to appoint a Priest who will help us deepen our faith and reach out and build a strong Christian Ministry.
We can offer
- A warm welcome
- A support team that includes a part time Associate Minister, a Reader, a trainee Reader, Lay Assistants, two safeguarding officers and active PCCs and Churchwardens.
- Benefice Office facilities and administrative support and plenty of space for community meetings and exciting events!
- Friendly congregations who are keen to be part of building a new Benefice and to take an active part in all aspects of church life
- A spacious and modern rectory in the heart of the village of Curry Rivel surrounded by beautiful countryside and with good links to community facilities.
- An understanding of rural life, we don’t expect our Priest to do everything – we have active church members who look forward to sharing in ministry with you!
We are praying our new priest will be someone who:
- has the vision, energy and patience to lead us through change as our Benefice evolves.
- is a team player who will share with, delegate to and develop the laity.
- can take the Church into the community and bring the community back to the churches.
- is committed to making the church a welcoming place for children and
- young people.
- is understanding, approachable, and listens and responds to the needs of both the church and the wider community.
- can relate to people of all ages and can make the Word accessible to all.
- is flexible and adaptable to the needs of the different parishes
- and their communities.
- has sense of humour, who can keep a sense of proportion when times are tricky.
Full details and an application pack from:
The PA to the Archdeacon of Wells
Tel: 01749 685147 Email: adwells@bathwells.anglican.org.
An enhanced DBS disclosure is required
Notable dates
Applications to be received by: 4 March 2025 at 12 noon
Visits and interviews: 31 March / 1 April 2025
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Surveys
Regular Worshippers in the new benefice in the area of Curry Rivel and Langport