Vicar (0.5 FTE) of Scorton and Barnacre and Caldervale

Introduction

Nestled on the edge of the stunning Trough of Bowland, our parish offers three beautiful churches, two thriving church schools, and a warm, supportive community eager to grow in faith and mission.

Our Vision

We long to grow spiritually and numerically, strengthen unity across the parish, and deepen our engagement with families, schools, and the wider community. We want to be an outward-facing parish, living out Matthew’s call to “go and make disciples.”

We seek a half time priest who will:

• Bring creativity, energy, and a collaborative spirit to rural ministry.
• Nurture unity while respecting the individuality of each church.
• Inspire all ages through traditional and contemporary worship.
• Be visible and approachable in village life, equipping others to use their gifts.
• Build strong links with our schools and encourage young families in faith.

Closing date: Sunday 29^th March 2026

Interviews will be held on: Tuesday 28^th April 2026

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Archdeacon 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/