Rector (House for Duty) for St Mary the Virgin, Weston Turville, Archdeaconry of Buckingham

Introduction

Found in a leafy conservation area, between the lofty Chilterns and peaceful canal-side paths, our single church parish is expectantly preparing to welcome 7,000 new residents to worship alongside us. A swift commute to London gives us confidence that the green shoots of growth we are seeing with new families are only set to continue. With pioneering potential and long-term Diocesan support, we seek a new Incumbent who is excited by that prospect.

We are looking for a Rector who:

•    is compassionate, both outside the church walls and within

•    will maintain our current style of Common Worship eucharistic services

•    will help us to grow in faith and engage in new ways of serving our communities

•    is capable of addressing churchyard disagreements, with tact and understanding

•    has ideas about how to engage with incoming residents and invite them into faith

•    would be willing to consider expanding the role in the future, when funds allow

What we can offer:

•    A happy and welcoming church community who have a tradition of loving their Priest well

•    A beautiful and accessible Grade I listed C13 church with a well-appointed rectory nearby

•    An enabling and missionally minded patron and helpful volunteers in the congregation

•    A competent team of bellringers, a well-maintained pipe organ and an RSCM-affiliated choir

For more information please contact: Venerable Guy Elsmore, Archdeacon of Buckingham on 01865208264 or archdeacon.buckingham@oxford.anglican.org. 

Closing date | Friday 13 June 2025 (midnight)  

Interviews | 20 & 21 July 2025

Enhanced DBS Disclosure required