Vicar for Rural Chilterns Parishes: Community, Teaching & Worship

Church of England; Eaton Bray; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Parish of Eaton Bray with Edlesborough in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty seeks a new Vicar to build warm, pastorally-sensitive relationships across the community, communicate with clarity, teach, preach and nurture faith, and lead collaboratively.

The role invites engagement with schools and families, broadening worship styles, developing ministry with children and families, and creating accessible entry points for newcomers, all while fostering a deep, prayerful

Qualifications

• Experience in building warm, pastorally-sensitive relationships across a community.
• Clear, warm, confident communication and preaching.
• Commitment to engage with schools, families and younger generations.

Responsibilities

• Lead worship and preaching across Anglican traditions within the parish.
• Develop ministry with children and families, including school links.
• Encourage collaborative leadership and empower others to use their gifts.

Skills

Pastoral care

Communication

Teaching

Education

Ordination in Church of England

Job description

The Parish of Eaton Bray with Edlesborough in the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty seeks a new Vicar to build warm, pastorally-sensitive relationships across the community, communicate with clarity, teach, preach and nurture faith, and lead collaboratively.

The role invites engagement with schools and families, broadening worship styles, developing ministry with children and families, and creating accessible entry points for newcomers, all while fostering a deep, prayerful