Vacancies

Diocesan Stewardship Adviser combined with

Priest in Charge of the United Benefice of

St Lawrence, Westbury-sub-Mendip, St Laurence, Priddy

and St Paul, Easton

Fulltime – 50% share between each role

Can you combine the skills to lead and grow a rural benefice on the ancient Mendip hills and spearhead Stewardship support and advice across the Diocese?

Living in the vicarage in Westbury-sub-Mendip, through your vision and enthusiasm you will continue to put the three churches in this benefice at the centre of their rural communities. You will enjoy the support of a committed team of readers and wardens to deliver worship in a variety of settings and styles and engage with the schools and groups within the villages. There is a Benefice Office with an Administrator in the Easton Vestry.

While working for the Diocese you will have the support of a PA, based in nearby Wells, and a team of Honorary Stewardship Advisers. As a team you will help and advise Church members across our diocese realise and develop the resources and talent they have to support ministry and mission. The majority of your time in the Stewardship role will be spent in direct contact with people in the parishes, while any administration will be shared between visiting Wells and working from your own parish study.

If you feel you can rise to this exciting opportunity please apply

for an application pack to:  Rosemary Stanton,

The Old Deanery, Wells. BA5 2UG – Tel: 01749 685130

rosemary.stanton@bathwells.anglican.org

Closing Date:  16 January 2010

Interviews:   4 and 5 February

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory

enhanced disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau

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The Parish of St John the Evangelist,  Highbridge

VICAR

Highbridge is a Somerset town with a growing population, currently around 7,500.  Close to the seaside town of Burnham-on-Sea and only 20 minutes from the Mendip Hills and Cheddar.

We are looking for a leader with vision who:

Please visit our website

 http://www.stjohnshighbridge.org.uk  to learn more about our church

Closing date for applications:  14 December 2009

Interviews:   28/29  January 2010

Application pack available from:

Mrs Rosemary Stanton, Diocesan Office,

The Old Deanery, Wells BA5 2UG

Tel: 01749 685130

e-mail: rosemary.stanton@bathwells.anglican.org

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory

enhanced disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau

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VERGER – Part-time (25 hours)

Bath Abbey is planning to recruit an effective, active and reliable person to join the team of vergers in the ordering, security, cleaning and management of this large and influential Abbey church set in the heart of Bath.

The Abbey attracts very large numbers of visitors and hosts many services and other events.

25 hours per week by negotiation, with regular Sunday working on a rota basis.

Further details from:

Mrs Carol Bissex, Bath Abbey Office, 12 Kingston Buildings, Bath BA1 1LT

Tel: 01225 422462 email: carol@bathabbey.org website: www.bathabbey.org

Closing date Friday 27th November 2009

Diocese of Bath and Wells,Simeon’s Trustees

House for Duty Priest, Widcombe, Bath

Widcombe is almost a village within the City of Bath, a short walk from its centre. There is a talented, willing congregation who want to grow. Good links with the local church school exist.

We are seeking a House for Duty Priest who:

Good, four bed-roomed house with ample parking and ten minutes walk from central Bath.

Closing date:  6th December 2009

Interviews: 14th and 15th January 2010  

For further details contact: Rosemary Stanton, The Old Deanery, Wells BA5 2UG         Tel: 01749 685112  Email: rosemary.stanton@bathwells.anglican.org

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau

The Benefice of Yeovil St Michael and All Angels

VICAR

We are looking for an enthusiastic and approachable priest in the Catholic tradition who is excited by the opportunity to build and lead a team of lay and ordained colleagues.    Can you help us make the necessary changes to reach out to a growing community of 19,000 on the east side of the vibrant market town of Yeovil in Somerset?

You will be a man or woman who is able to:

This is an exciting opportunity to grow a major church.

Closing date for applications:  7 December 2009

Interviews:   14/15 January 2010

Application pack available from:

Mrs Rosemary Stanton, Diocesan Office,

The Old Deanery, Wells BA5 2UG

Tel: 01749 685130

e-mail: rosemary.stanton@bathwells.anglican.org

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory

enhanced disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau

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Diocese of Bath and Wells                                                        Guild of All Souls

Priest in Charge

St Peter and St Paul, Bleadon and St Andrew Bournville (LEP)

Two ‘single church’ parishes, one at the western edge of the Mendips, the other a couple of miles away in the town of Weston super Mare.  Bleadon has a rural feel; Bournville is much more urban.  Both churches want to grow and are looking for a priest who will enable them to deepen faith and reach out to their communities. 

This is an exciting new post and the person appointed will be responsible for leading the churches into a new, shared future.  Good preaching and pastoral skills, a willingness to work in partnership with the Reader (based in Bleadon), Methodist Minister and Church Army Officer (both part time at Bournville), and appreciation of a variety of traditions and contexts for ministry will all be needed.

The Rectory is situated in Bleadon.  The Healthy Living Centre in which St Andrew’s is located provides an excellent work base.

Closing date:  13 December

Interviews:      Mid January

For further information please contact:

Mrs Rosemary Stanton: The Old Deanery, WELLS BA5 2UG

01749 685130

Email: rosemary.stanton@bathwells.anglican.org

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory

enhanced disclosure via the Criminal Records Bureau

Wells Archdeaconry Warden

Being an Archdeaconry Warden is a fruitful and satisfying act of service.  In Bath and Wells, the work of Wardens is undertaken by priests to help encourage strong links between the laity and the clergy.

Whilst Archdeaconry Wardens do work with incumbents and other clergy, the role is truly diaconal, serving our Readers and promoting and encouraging Readership around the Archdeaconry and Diocese

Any clergy interested in undertaking this work should contact John Reed, Archdeacon of Taunton, Diocesan Warden of Readers tel. 01823 413384 fax. 01823 413384 email: adtaunton@bathwells.anglican.org who will be able to share more details of the task as well as the work and time involved.  

The Camelot Group of Parishes

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Invites applications for a

HOUSE FOR DUTY PRIEST

To work as part of the Ministry team supporting the incumbent within this  Benefice of 9 village parishes and 10 churches.

A 4 bedroomed house in the village of Galhampton is provided. Terms of appointment will be in accordance with Diocesan guidelines.

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We are looking for someone who will:-

-work effectively as part of a team

-be comfortable with diverse styles of worship

Experience of rural ministry would be helpful. An interest in and gift for working with children and young people would also be welcomed.

Further details including Parish Profile and Application form available from:

Revd Tristram Rae Smith, The Rectory, 6 The Close, North Cadbury, Yeovil, BA22 7DX. Tel 01963 440585 E-mail: tristram@tristramraesmith.wanadoo.co.uk