Revitalisation Priest - Parish of St James & St Francis Barrow

Introduction

Parish of St James & St Francis Barrow

Revitalisation Priest*

Rising Faith Barrow, a key part of the Diocese of Carlisle’s planting and revitalisation strategy, is our town-wide vision to plant new faith communities, revive faith across our town, and raise up faith-filled leaders.

Could you be called to lead people to Jesus Christ and see his Church renewed in a changing urban community?

Critical to that vision is St James’, Hindpool, one of Barrow’s oldest churches: a parish church with deep roots and a strong choral and sacramental tradition, grounded in a gentle Anglo-Catholic spirituality, and with a growing desire to serve our largely terraced community with confidence and hope.

We are seeking a missional priest who will:

• Lead the revitalisation of St James’.
 • Deepen discipleship while valuing our musical and spiritual heritage.
 • Strengthen links with our Church of England junior school and local families.
 • Work collaboratively across the deanery.
 • Help us engage effectively with all in our local communities, enabling us to grow younger, plant a new congregation, and revitalise our existing congregation.

Supported by SMMIB investment funding, this post includes a planting curate (from 2027) and Youth & Children’s Mission support.

We offer:

• A friendly and supportive congregation who have caught a vision for mission and growth, and who hold an exciting vision for the future.
 • A purpose-built four-bedroom vicarage.
 • A deanery which prays and works together.

Come and help us plant, revive, and raise up leaders as we serve Jesus and Barrow together.

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This is a full-time stipendiary post £34,950 (as at April 2026).

For more information or an informal conversation, please contact the Archdeacon of Westmorland and Furness: Ven. Vernon Ross / Email: archdeacon.south@carlislediocese.org.uk Tel: 07388 377105 

For more details and the application pack please visit: www.carlislediocese.org.uk/vacancies

Closing date: 23^rd March 2026

Interviews: 15^th April 2026

Please send completed applications to humanresources@carlislediocese.org.uk

*For legal purposes candidates should note the existing and formal title of this post as Priest in Charge, North Barrow Team Ministry (which is in the process of being revised later this year).