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Rector - OVINGDEAN

Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/58414/8725

Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Office Holder
Salary/Stipend:
Location:
Ovingdean, Chichester
Closing Date:
22/06/2025
Vacancy Category:
Clergy: House for Duty
Business Unit:
Diocese of Chichester
Organizational Unit:
Church Commissioners

Introduction

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The Society for the Maintenance of the Faith seeks to appoint 

Rector of St Wulfran’s, Ovingdean

House-for-duty in the Deanery of Brighton

A lively, enthusiastic, committed and growing church family, with a beautiful Norman church, in a single parish benefice, in a delightful village, on the edge of a vibrant city, very near the sea, is looking for a man or woman to be their new parish priest to lead them further and deeper into the exciting life of faith.

We are looking for someone who has

  • A lively and joyful faith in Jesus Christ
  • A genuine love of people
  • A flare for communication
  • Community spirit
  • Commitment to inclusion
  • An ability to work well with others
  • Love and respect for creation.

There is a spacious house and garden, sound church finances, good lay management and an active and enthusiastic congregation.

For an informal chat please contact the Ven Martin Lloyd Williams on 07305 412784

Closing date: 22nd June

Interviews date: 14th July

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Please note: we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

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