Half time Priest in Charge of Burnley St Andrew with St Margaret and Burnley St James

Introduction

Are you a prayerful priest who is committed to sacramental worship, passionate about mission, and eager to serve a diverse and welcoming community?

St Andrew's with St Margaret's and St James serves a mixed and vibrant community in north Burnley. We are a faithful congregation rooted in the Anglo-Catholic tradition and are seeking a male priest who will build on our sacramental life, pastoral ministry and mission within the community. Supported by dedicated churchwardens, an enthusiastic PCC, committed volunteers, thriving children's and youth work, and a range of community groups, we are seeking a priest who will help us build on firm foundations and lead us into the future

Our Vision

To maintain St Andrew's as a beacon of joyful Christianity in a very mixed community, building on a ministry of welcome and promoting our faith in a more outgoing and visible way in the local community.

We are praying for a priest who will:

• Be committed to maintaining sacramental worship based on prayer and faithful adherence to liturgy. 
• Have a ministry rooted in prayer and seek the guidance and empowering of the Holy Spirit in discerning God's will, leading the congregation and engaging in mission. 
• Share our commitment to young people and help us develop worship and church life that is welcoming and accessible to children and families. 
• Build on our existing work in a diverse parish, fostering understanding and strengthening relationships between people of different faiths and backgrounds. 
• Play an active role in the wider community and develop positive relationships with local schools and community organisations. 
• Work collaboratively with the PCC and congregation to realise our vision and goals for the future. 
• Value the gifts, skills and commitment of others, encouraging a culture of shared ministry and teamwork. 
• Be a compassionate pastor and good listener who can relate well to people of all ages and backgrounds. 

• Bring energy, determination and hope as we seek to grow our witness and continue to be a beacon of Christianity within an ethnically diverse community 
• Value the contribution of music to worship and support the continuing life of our choir.

Closing date: Thurdsay 29th October 2026 

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 10th November 2026

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Area Dean,  Fr Andrew Homes andrewinburnley@gmail.com 

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/