Vicar of Ingol St Margaret

Introduction

Are you called to lead a welcoming, inclusive, and community-focused church into growth?

St Margaret’s Church serves the Ingol area of north Preston, a mixed residential neighbourhood that is growing fast. The church has a strong history of service to its community and good links with schools and other community organisations. Its warm and engaging congregation has shared in the Diocesan Renewal Programme and is keen to draw others into relationship with Jesus Christ. 

St Margaret’s is:

• A Eucharist-centred church of central tradition but open to fresh styles of worship.
• Passionate about inclusivity, supporting women’s ministry, and welcoming all people.
• Active in outreach through its food bank, bereavement café and community events.
• Financially stable, with modern facilities including a Parish Centre and a comfortable Vicarage.

We are praying for a Vicar who will:

• Lead us with joy, faith and love.
• Foster the formation of new lay leaders
• Lead us into spiritual and numerical growth
• Strengthen still further our community relationships.
• Be a good communicator and a loving pastor, delighting to welcome all into an inclusive and Christ-centred family.

Closing date: 12 noon on Friday 7^th November 2025

Interviews will be held on: Monday 17^th November 2025

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Archdeacon of Lancaster, The Ven. David Picken david.picken@blackburn.anglican.org 

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/