Interim Priest in Charge (0.5 FTE) of Wrecclesham & Associate Priest for Families Ministry (0.5FTE) for The Bourne

Introduction

0.5 Interim Priest in Charge of Wrecclesham and 0.5 Associate Priest for Families Ministry, The Bourne 

Could this be for you? 

An exciting new role across two neighbouring parishes in Farnham, Surrey. We’re looking for a dynamic priest experienced in working with families and young people, with excellent communication and relationship skills. Your role will be: 

• at St Peter’s Wrecclesham, to grow the church family preserving our inclusive, welcoming ethos; and to develop lay leaders and parish sustainability
• in The Bourne to lead families work, to minister in Brambleton community, and with the choristers
• across the parishes to be involved in schools, and work in a shared community of relative deprivation.

We can offer you: 

• a spacious four-bedroom vicarage in Wrecclesham 
• supportive clergy colleagues & deanery involvement 
• committed PCCs & church volunteers 
• beautiful surrounding countryside 
• excellent local schools

Please see the Parish Profile below for full details.  And if you would like to have an informal conversation, please contact the Archdeacon of Surrey at catharine.mabuza@cofeguildford.org.uk

Closing date: 31 August 2026, midnight
Interviews: 22 + 23 September 2026

As a diocese we believe that diversity is a strength.  We actively welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, particularly those who are female, younger, identify themselves as a UK Minority Ethnic/Global Majority Heritage, or disabled, as it's essential that we reflect the diversity of the communities we serve.