Vicar for a Growing Anglican Church — Prayer & Community

Church of England; Penwortham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

St Mary’s Church, Penwortham invites a prayerful, compassionate priest to help our welcoming church grow in faith, community and mission. The role is set in a parish with deep links to local schools and a vision for the future.

The post requires rooting in faith, ability to lead worship in the Anglican tradition, and compassionate pastoral care, with a heart for mission and collaboration with Cop Lane CE Primary School and Howick CE Primary School. The Diocese encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Deep faith, prayerful and worshipping life rooted in the Anglican tradition.
• Ability to lead worship and teach faithfully with pastoral care.
• Willingness to listen, collaborate and discern God’s call with the parish.
• Commitment to mission and partnerships with local schools.
• Respect for heritage and capacity to foster shared ministry.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship and preaching in the Anglican tradition with warmth and humility.
• Pastoral care and pastoral outreach to the Penwortham community.
• Develop and strengthen links with Cop Lane CE Primary School and Howick CE Primary School.
• Engage in mission and community outreach across Penwortham and beyond.

Skills

Pastoral care

Leadership

Anglican worship

Community engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Ordained priest

Job description

St Mary’s Church, Penwortham invites a prayerful, compassionate priest to help our welcoming church grow in faith, community and mission. The role is set in a parish with deep links to local schools and a vision for the future.

The post requires rooting in faith, ability to lead worship in the Anglican tradition, and compassionate pastoral care, with a heart for mission and collaboration with Cop Lane CE Primary School and Howick CE Primary School. The Diocese encourages diverse applicants.