Vicar - The Benefice of Glastonbury St John and St Benedict with Meare

An Inclusive benefice, with worship styles ranging from less formal Celtic worship to liberal catholic format with robed choir alongside traditional village services. Set in the beautiful county of Somerset in a colourful, vibrant town with an eclectic community.

Could this be you?

The person we are praying for is:

  • inspired by the challenges and opportunities of our vibrant eclectic town.
  • confident in their faith with an ability to preach with clarity and conviction. 
  • a prayerful, compassionate and relational leader. 
  • able to identify and help develop a breadth of lay ministries. 

We hope that you will:

  • work with us to take risks.
  • help us to develop our outreach particularly to children and young families. 
  • work with us to nurture our congregations and encourage new members, further developing our churches as inclusive, welcoming places.

We offer you:

  • our support through prayers, practical help and collaborative ministry
  • two experienced readers within the benefice
  • a parish office with part time administrator
  • a large 4-bedroom vicarage, recently redecorated, with a generous private garden

For full details and an application pack from please 01749 685147 or email The PA to the Archdeacon of Wells.

Notable dates

Closing Date 12 May 2025 at midday
Visits/Interviews 10 & 11 June 2025

Downloads

Glastonbury and Meare Profile
 

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