Benefice of Aldingham and Dendron and Rampside and Urswick with the parishes of Pennington and Bardsea*

House for Duty Priest in Charge (part-time)

The four parishes (4 churches) of Low Furness are looking for someone who will:

• Lead our churches to grow in worship, leadership, and mission
• Work with ordained Colleagues in this embryonic Mission Community
• Have a clear sense of faith and vision
• Work with our vibrant and innovative Church of England Primary Schools

And who has:

• An obvious confidence in the Christian faith and gospel and an ability to preach with clarity and conviction
• An ability to identify, inspire and harness the good will, abilities and skills of the laity
• An ability to identify and develop Lay Ministry

We can offer:

• A modern vicarage
• A great location to live, on the South Coast of Cumbria with good transport links for Kendal and the UK
• Supportive and enthusiastic lay and ordained colleagues

This is a part-time house for duty post – 2.5 days per week including Sundays

For an informal chat please contact Archdeacon Vernon Ross: archdeacon.south@carlislediocese.org.uk / Tel: 07388 377105

For more information and an application form please visit www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date: 22 November 2024

Interview date: 17 December 2024

*Known locally as Low Furness