Vicar of Ribby cum Wrea St Nicholas and Weeton St Michael

Introduction

“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 to grow our congregations, especially among younger people and families
• Encourage and support lay people in their gifts and ministry

Could you be the person God is calling to lead us?

Closing date: Thursday 20th August 2026

Interviews will be held on: Thursday 10th September 2026

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Archdeacon David Picken david.picken@blackburn.anglican.org

The Diocese of Blackburn believes that diversity enables us to thrive and develop and is committed to race equality, welcoming applications from UK Minority Ethnic/ Global Majority Heritage backgrounds  

Diocese of Blackburn are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.  We expect all clergy to share this commitment and promote a culture of safeguarding vigilance and care.

The successful applicant will be required to:

• Undertake an Enhanced DBS check
• Complete all required safeguarding training
• Adhere to the House of Bishops’ safeguarding policies and practice guidance

For information about Blackburn diocese please follow this link https://www.blackburn.anglican.org/ 

For information on making an application through Pathways please follow this link https://jobs.churchofengland.org/HELP/candidate-faq/