Vicar Of Ribby Cum Wrea St Nicholas And Weeton St Michael

The Church Of England; Rishton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Church Of England is seeking a Vicar to lead a benefice of two parishes and three churches on the Fylde Coast. The role calls for spiritual leadership, pastoral care, and a commitment to growing faith within the joint communities of Wrea Green, Weeton and Ballam.

We welcome a compassionate, visible church leader who will nurture worship across the Anglican tradition, foster ecumenical links, and actively involve families, schools, and local partnerships in mission and discipleship.

Responsibilities

• Be a spiritual, prayerful person, helping us grow in our faith
• Be an empathetic, supportive leader and a visible part of our community
• Help us develop the cohesiveness of the United Benefice
• Respect our broad range of worship while encouraging new opportunities
• Help us grow disciples of all ages, particularly children, young people and families
• Identify, encourage and equip lay people in their gifts and ministries

Job description

“Connecting people to Jesus Christ and each other.”

Are you a spiritual, prayerful priest who will help a Benefice consisting of two parishes and three churches to grow in faith and share the love of Jesus Christ with our communities?

Three churches located on the Fylde Coast in Wrea Green, Weeton and Ballam, each with its own character, working and worshipping together as we seek to fulfil our aim of connecting people to Jesus Christ and each other.

Our worship spans the broad spectrum of Anglican tradition, and we value both tradition and new ways of spreading the Gospel. We are warm, welcoming congregations with active church life, strong community links, and close relationships with our local schools.

We are committed to:

• Growing in faith and in number
• Reaching out into our wider community
• Welcoming families and young people
• Exploring new ways of sharing the Gospel

We are seeking a Vicar who will:

• Be a spiritual, prayerful person, helping us grow in our faith
• Be an empathetic, supportive leader and a visible part of our community
• Help us develop the cohesiveness of the United Benefice
• Respect our broad range of worship while encouraging new opportunities
• Help us grow disciples of all ages, particularly children, young people and families
• Identify, encourage and equip lay people in their gifts and ministries

Closing date: Monday 14th December 2026

Interviews will be held on: Wednesday 6th January 2027