Introduction

The Seven Sowers Benefice, near Taunton

(comprising the parishes of Beercrocombe with Curry Mallet, Hatch Beauchamp, Orchard Portman, Staple Fitzpaine, Stoke St Mary with Thurlbear and West Hatch)

is seeking a 

 STIPENDIARY FULL TIME RECTOR 

To be someone who:

• Is able to share their faith with local people of all ages in the communities.
• Is able to seek out, encourage and utilise the talents and gifts of church members, bringing their own experiences to build on the work being done in the benefice.
• Enjoys the richness and variety of village life.

We can offer you:

• A friendly team of committed and dedicated people with diverse skill sets.
• The support of a paid children and families worker.
• Administrative support from a paid benefice administrator.
• A Curate, Lay Reader and Lay Worship Assistants.
• Excellent links with our three local primary schools.
• A spacious, modern, detached five-bedroom house in the beautiful village of Stoke St Mary, near Taunton.
• Supportive communities with lots of groups and activities.

Applications to be received by 25 May 2026

Visits and interviews 9 and 10 June 2026

For more details, please contact:

Simon Hill, Archdeacon of Taunton

adtaunton@bathwells.anglican.org    01823 413315