Priest in charge, MAYFIELD

Introduction

Priest-in-Charge of Mayfield

St Dunstan’s is the Parish Church of Mayfield and Five Ashes in East Sussex. We enjoy worship in the Modern/Liberal Catholic style with an established choral tradition.

The Bishop of Chichester is seeking to appoint a Priest-in-Charge for the parish.

We are praying for a priest who is

• Spiritually grounded and rooted in Christian hope
• Collaborative, inclusive, and well-organised
• Deeply committed to pastoral care
• A visible presence in the wider community
• Respectful of tradition and yet open to new ideas
• Supportive of our strong musical and liturgical heritage
• Able to inspire families, young people and newcomers

Our new priest will find at St Dunstan’s a faithful congregation, strong lay leadership, a vibrant musical life, and a village community ready for renewed connection and growth.

For an informal chat, please contact the Ven Russell Dewhurst, Archdeacon of Hastings, at archhastings@chichester.anglican.org or 07827 275649.

Closing date: 17th May 2026 and interview date: 30th June 2026

The Diocese of Chichester is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All postholders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment. Our full safeguarding policy can be found Here.

All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.