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Full time Incumbent for St Wilfrid's, Grappenhall
Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/71161/7340
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Office Holder
Contract Details:
Full-time
Salary/Stipend:
£31026 - £31026
Working Hours:
Full time
Location:
Grappenhall
Closing Date:
21/11/2024
Vacancy Category:
Clergy
Business Unit:
Diocese of Chester
Organizational Unit:
Benefice
Introduction
Incumbent
St Wilfrid’s Grappenhall
Full Time
We are seeking an incumbent for this thriving and vibrant suburban parish of central tradition, on the southern edge of Warrington. It is a largely residential area, including a church school with which there are excellent relationships.
A well-appointed rectory is provided.
The parish is seeking an incumbent who will:
- Embrace an inclusive approach, which welcomes and serves everybody, without discrimination.
- Deepen our discipleship by bringing scripture alive through effective teaching and a demonstrable faith in Christ
- Help our people in living out their Christian faith in everyday life, Monday to Saturday and not just on a Sunday, developing their faith at all stages along life’s journey.
- Get alongside people to understand their concerns and build trust, nurturing the gifts of others, encouraging our volunteers, and developing teamwork.
- Be flexible and adaptable, willing to learn and adapt as society and technology changes.
- Be committed to using the church building for wider outreach – not just for our regular services
- Foster good safeguarding culture within the parish.
- Have a heart for community engagement, including with local schools.
Closing date for applications: 21 October
Interviews: 21 November
Prospective applicants are welcome to discuss the post with The Bishop of Birkenhead via:
Jennifer Kohn: PA to Bishop of Birkenhead
E: jennifer.kohn@chester.anglican.org
T: 01244 350864
Applications by preference to also be sent to this address.
Please note: The Diocese of Chester will not interview any candidates for posts if they cannot provide an assurance of a valid DBS and up to date safeguarding training
About us:
The Diocese of Chester is in the province of York in the Church of England, part of the global Anglican Communion. For more information about our life, ministry and work please visit our website www.chester.anglican.org We are linked with the Anglican Church of Melanesia in the Solomon Islands and the Dioceses of Aru and Boga in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Diocese covers an area of 1025 square miles, approximately the old Victorian County of Chester, including parts which subsequently became absorbed into Merseyside and Greater Manchester. The Rivers Mersey and Tame approximately delineate the boundary with Liverpool and Manchester. There are areas of dense urban population, mainly in the north, stretching from Birkenhead to East Manchester. There are prosperous suburban regions of West and South Wirral, Chester and south of Manchester, with a mainly rural heartland, bounded by the Derbyshire Pennines and the Welsh Border. The overall population is around 1.6 million.
The Diocesan Bishop is Mark Tanner, Bishop of Birkenhead Julie Conalty and the Bishop of Stockport is Samuel Corley.
The Cathedral for the Diocese is in Chester.
The Diocese is divided into two archdeaconries: Chester covering the western half and Macclesfield the eastern, each with nine deaneries. There are 273 parishes, about 100 of which can be described as rural. Compared with many dioceses, there are few teams, and few multi-parish benefices. There are approximately 231 stipendiary clergy. The ministry of Readers and Pastoral Workers is important, with over 400 licensed. The role of self-supporting ministers is increasing, with over 80 in post at present.
Roughly speaking, the Archdeaconry of Macclesfield covers that part of the diocese to the east of the M6, plus the area around Crewe and Nantwich. The Archdeaconry of Chester covers the rest of the diocese to the west of the M6. Each archdeaconry has a broad mix of urban and rural parishes. The Archdeacon of Chester lives in Chester, and the Archdeacon of Macclesfield lives in Congleton. Both now work from Church House, Daresbury.
