The East of Eden Mission Community in Cumbria is seeking a new Minister who will share the Leadership of this Ecumenical Mission Community.

The successful applicant would legally be Rector of Kirkoswald, Lazonby, Great Salkeld and Renwick with Croglin; and Priest in Charge of the eight churches in the Cross Fell Benefice.

We can offer:

• An ecumenical ordained staff team to work alongside
• A large supportive and collaborative ministry team
• A paid administrator to support the ministry
• A group of parishes in the beautiful Eden Valley, Cumbria, offering excellent mission opportunities, real community, with the diversity of worship found in our rural villages

Are You:

• an inspiring, energetic and effective Leader with a deep faith
• able to encourage and support the laity to play a full part in spreading the good news
• a team worker and collaborator, approachable, with a good sense of humour
• down to earth and forward looking and thinking
• a good listener who relishes a largely rural ministry

This is a full-time stipendiary post (£30,912 as at April 2024). We would welcome a male or female applicant.

For an informal conversation, please contact the Archdeacon via Bishop’s Office on 017687 73430.

For more information (including profile and application form) please visit https://www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies/ and further information can also be found at https://eastofedenmc.org.uk/

Closing Date: 17 September 2024

Interview Date: 11 October 2024