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HfD Vicar of Holme in Cliviger St John the Divine
Vacancy Reference cofe/TP/70992/8728
Number of Positions:
1
Contract Type:
Office Holder
Salary/Stipend:
House for Duty
Location:
Holme in Cliviger
Closing Date:
30/06/2025
Vacancy Category:
Clergy: House for Duty
Business Unit:
Diocese of Blackburn
Organizational Unit:
Benefice
Introduction
House for Duty Vicar of Holme in Cliviger St John the Divine
This is a House for Duty post, working two days mid week, plus Sundays.
The church of St. John the Divine is located in the tranquil village of Holme Chapel in the parish of Cliviger, which lies on the outskirts of Burnley in East Lancashire. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and with breathtaking views. The town is ideally located for the motorway network and many of the most scenic parts of the country.
Our Vision is
- To develop our mission and ministry for young families and children especially our relationship with St John’s School, creating innovative worship.
- To continue the strengths of existing patterns of worship, and develop and grow the existing Sunday morning congregation.
- Helping our whole church family to become more confident in our relationship with God through Jesus, especially through prayer and the scriptures, so we may become true disciples of Jesus.
We are looking and praying for a priest who
- has an active faith in Jesus Christ, that shapes and influences all aspects of their ministry
- is resilient, full of energy and enthusiasm.
- is warm and welcoming, and a good listener, able to foster positive working relationships.
- will encourage the community to be more involved in church life, and who has a passion for sharing the gospel.
- is able to identify and nurture gifts and talents in our lay people.
- has a great sense of humour!
- is gifted in school ministry, and is able to communicate effectively across all generations.
- will guide us into new ways of worship, but who is also a sacramental and Eucharistic Priest who values both traditional and creative Liturgy.
Closing date: Monday 30th June 2025
Interviews will be held on: Thursday 17th July 2025
There is currently no vicarage in the benefice, however the new incumbent will have the choice of having a house provided or receiving a housing allowance.
For an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Area Dean, Fr Andrew Holmes on 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
The Diocese of Blackburn is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
For information about Blackburn diocese please follow this link https://jobs.churchofengland.org/blackburn/vision-2026/
For information on making an application through Pathways please follow this link https://jobs.churchofengland.org/HELP/candidate-faq/
