Two-year Interim minister of St Marys Hale & St Marys West Bank

We are two very different churches in terms of size, strength and demographics, but we share a common desire to reach our communities with the Good News of Jesus Christ, leading people into a personal relationship with him and raising up ‘disciples who make disciples’.   The Parish of St Mary’s Hale numbers around 3,750, with a congregation of around 80 regular worshippers.

The Parish of St Mary’s West Bank numbers around 2,000 with a small number of committed Christian’s who meet weekly, and a strong youth element of around 120 under 16,s in Girl Guide and Boys Brigade units. Run by members of our church family they have a strong link to the church.

St Mary's Hale is a thriving multi-generational church (including over 20 children) which places a strong emphasis on the truth of scripture and the leading of the Holy Spirit.  We have 5 discipleship groups and strong links with two church schools, with foundation governors in each.  The varied nature of our congregation means that traditional and contemporary worship styles are valued with equal importance.  We are asking God to send us a born again, Spirit-filled leader who will help to develop both sides of the congregation, teaching the Word of God and helping to raise up lay leaders.  You will be supported by a Lay Reader, two Churchwardens, an experienced PCC and a vibrant team of lay people who are passionate about leading people into a real and tangible relationship with our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ.

St Mary’s West Bank is a ‘major church of huge historical significance, set in the centre of a small isolated community in the south of Widnes. We are a welcoming community, strong in faith, mission and fellowship.

We are very aware that most people learn of Gods love for them when they see it in practice. So we are praying for someone to help us with our mission to further demonstrate Gods love in our community. Reaching out to the children in our school, the elderly, vulnerable and lonely; while building on the work we are already doing within our thriving youth organisations.