We are seeking a Rector for our attractive rural West Suffolk benefice of six villages located close to the cathedral town of Bury St Edmunds. Our hope is for a priest who will lead the church in becoming more accessible, encouraging growth and outreach, and who will be a visible presence inour communities. We need a leader who is a good communicator and a challenging preacher, who will be enthusiastic in leading a variety of worship styles in our churches, and who will develop and support a
team to advance our pastoral ministry and our work with young people and children.
We have six well-maintained churches in the villages of Horringer, Westley, Whepstead, Brockley, Hawstead and Nowton, with supportive congregations – a Reader, a Communities & Families Minister and a Pastoral Assistant are in place, and there is the possibility of administrative support. The modern four-bedroomed Rectory is located in Horringer, which has a primary school, community centre, two pubs and adjoins the National Trust Ickworth Estate.
For more information on the role and to apply please see the documents below.
For an informal conversation please contact:
The Ven Dr David Jenkins, | Archdeacon of Sudbury | archdeacon.david@cofesuffolk.org | 01473 252829
Closing date: 11 September 2024
Interview dates: 24/25 September 2024
Role Description | PDF
Benefice Profile | PDF
Application Form | DOCX
Equality and Diversity Monitoring Form | Weblink
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