Rural Parish Vicar - Lead Worship & Build Community

Carlisle Diocese; Penrith; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-bedroom vicarage

Active church communities

Job summary

Carlisle Diocese is seeking a Vicar for the Benefice of Dalston with Cumdivock, Ivegill, Raughton Head and Wreay. You will lead four rural parishes with warmth, clarity, and imagination, communicating the gospel and nurturing disciples.

Your ministry will engage with vibrant schools and communities, worship across styles, and build confident, generous faith. A secure four-bedroom vicarage is provided and a supportive team with curates and lay readers.

Qualifications

• An inspiring communicator and confident preacher.
• Grounded in prayer and pastoral presence.
• Values rural life and listens well.
• Eager to encourage gifts in others.
• Able to work joyfully across a range of worship styles.
• A steady, visible presence in village life.

Responsibilities

• Communicate the gospel with clarity and imagination.
• Nurture discipleship and equip us to be witnesses.
• Be at home in village life and school assemblies.
• Lead across four rural parishes with warmth and collaboration.

Skills

Communicator

Preacher

Pastoral presence

Rural listening

Encouraging gifts

Worship flexibility

Community presence

Job description

Carlisle Diocese is seeking a Vicar for the Benefice of Dalston with Cumdivock, Ivegill, Raughton Head and Wreay. You will lead four rural parishes with warmth, clarity, and imagination, communicating the gospel and nurturing disciples.

Your ministry will engage with vibrant schools and communities, worship across styles, and build confident, generous faith. A secure four-bedroom vicarage is provided and a supportive team with curates and lay readers.