Associate Priest of Lancaster Priory

Lancaster Priory is seeking to appoint an Associate Priest who will play a critical role in the future ministry and outreach of this vibrant and energetic inclusive Catholic parish.

The PCC has identified four missional priorities that are key in the next 5 years:

1. Inspiring new generations.

2. Growing deeper roots on the Marsh.

3. A Resource for the City, Diocese and Region

4. Caring better for God’s Creation

All of these priorities started from good foundations and with varying energy and commitment within the congregation and wider parish.  In order to develop other priorities and maintain the enthusiasm and momentum gained so far, the Priory is seeking to recruit an Associate Priest to work as part of a revitalised ministry team (lay and ordained) over the next three years.

• has previous experience of estate ministry and/or ministry to students, children and young people.
• has an excitement about their faith, is reflective and prayerful, and makes time for their own spiritual health and development e.g. retreats, wider interests and spiritual direction.
• will be committed to the development plans of Lancaster Priory as set out in this document.
• is a person who treasures both word and sacrament and can lead worship prayerfully and confidently.
• has experience of nurturing children, young people and adults in the Christian faith.
• values the richness of Anglican choral and liturgical spirituality whilst having a creative and pioneering spirit, open to new possibilities of outreach and ministry.
• is a good communicator who can inspire people of all ages and backgrounds.
• is a team player and team leader, able to encourage collaboration.
• is a person capable of building and leading effective teams.
• demonstrates a maturity of character and a good sense of humour.
• has the ability to stay calm under pressure.
• is willing to receive constructive criticism and adapt.
• is a well organised, confident user of IT who will self-manage and prioritise their workload effectively, maintaining a good work/life balance.
• demonstrates a commitment to the full inclusion of all, with special regard to age, ability, gender identity, sexuality, religion, economic status, social class, and ethnicity.
• is committed to current Safeguarding culture and procedures.