Incumbent, St Matthew with St Mary Crumpsall and St John Moston

Introduction

We are two diverse, welcoming Church of England parishes in a deprived area of North Manchester, seeking a Parish Priest with faith, hope, and a heart for community.

Our parishes face real challenges but are rich in resilience, warmth, and potential. We are looking for someone who can lead us with vision, compassion, and energy as we grow in faith and mission.

We’re praying for someone who is:

• Rooted in prayer and worship, and able to inspire and teach with clarity and warmth
• A pastoral leader who is caring, approachable, and understands the power of presence
• Able to engage children, young people, and connect with local schools and families
• Experienced in community outreach and the creative use of church buildings
• A collaborative team player with strong communication and organisational skills
• Ready to build up congregations and help us grow in both spiritual depth and number
• Committed to inclusion, with the ability to relate across all ages, backgrounds, and cultures

For more information please see the attached parish profiles, person specification, role description and diocesan statement of needs.

If you would like to arrange an initial conversation, please contact The Venerable Karen Best by email at archmanchester@manchester.anglican.org