Priest in Charge Coltishall with Gt Hautbois, Frettenham, Hainford, Horstead and Stratton Strawless

Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/62677/7310

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Number of Positions:

Contract Type:

Office Holder

Salary/Stipend:

Location:

Coltishall

Closing Date:

18/09/2024

Vacancy Category:

Clergy

Business Unit:

Diocese of Norwich

Organizational Unit:

Church Commissioners

Introduction

A rewarding opportunity for a priest to serve as Priest-in-Charge of the Coltishall Benefice, comprising of 5 parishes set in the Norfolk Broads National Park.

Coltishall is 8 miles north of Norwich, and 3 miles from Hoveton and Wroxham railway station, with an hourly service to Norwich and good onward connections to London, Cambridge and Peterborough.

There is a real desire for change in these parishes, as they seek to grow in number, make meaningful connections with the people of their parishes and bring them to faith. Good leadership, communication and vision will be key to achieving this.

We are praying for a priest who will:

be a visible presence amongst the communities—listening, knowing and being known.
Prayerfully discern vision and lead change
Work collaboratively with the existing team
Actively grasp opportunities for mission and service
Encourage a younger and more diverse church through the building of relationships with families, especially though the 3 schools and the Horstead centre
Lead meaningful and engaging worship which equips everyday faith
Nurture the faith and witness of the Christian community with teaching and prayer, with a desire to see lives transformed by Christ.
Look at ways to create a mixed economy of church, which is sustainable
Care for those who have faithfully served their church communities in their life time
Work towards a sustainable financial future
Reflect on the situation of our two failing churches at Frettenham and Stratton Strawless and consider their future roles

Key characteristics of post-holder:

An ordained priest in the Church of England, or a Church in communion with the Church of England with a desire to see lives transformed by Christ
Personally rooted and confident in their love of God and God’s love for others
A visible presence in the communities – both knowing and being known
A pastoral heart
Able to facilitate change with sensitivity
Able to communicate vision and inspire others
A desire to work with families, children and young people

For an informal discussion about this post, please be in touch with the Archdeacon of Lynn, The Ven. Catherine Dobson on 01362 709200 or email archdeacon.lynn@dioceseofnorwich.org

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