Rector (Full Time) for the Parish of St Peter & St Paul Aylesford

Introduction

The Bishop of Rochester seeks to appoint 

Rector (full time) for the

Parish of St Peter & St Paul Aylesford

www.aylesford-church.org.uk 

“A church united in wanting to grow in faith”

Are you a priest who longs to nurture faith, grow community, and lead a welcoming church with deep roots and big hopes for the future?

St Peter & St Paul, Aylesford, is prayerfully seeking a new priest to join us on our journey.

Set in the beautiful historic village of Aylesford on the River Medway, our church community is warm, friendly and diverse. We are a “non‑shush” church where all ages are welcome, where questions are encouraged, and where worship is both joyful and reverent.

Our Vision: 

We recognise the opportunities ahead of us: expanding housing, growing families, and a wider community in need of hope, connection, and faith. We seek a priest who will help us reach new people, nurture discipleship, and continue making our church a place where all can belong.

What we offer: 

• A supportive, active congregation eager to grow in faith. 
• Strong lay leadership including Readers, an Anna Chaplain, and an excellent Administrator. 
• A spacious, modern 4-bedroom vicarage in the village, within minutes of church. 
• A parish with excellent transport links, outstanding countryside, good schools, and growing local population. 
• A lively programme of worship, music, pastoral care, school links, and community events.

 We are prayerfully seeking a Rector who will:

• Help us grow as disciples.
• Lead collaboratively, working with our dedicated lay ministers, PCC, and volunteers.
• Engage visibly in the community, building on outreach such as our Community Hub, Food Bank and Dementia Café.
• Value our heritage, while guiding us sensitively through change and growth.
• Support families and young people, nurturing our commitment to being an inclusive, intergenerational church.

Read the Parish Profile here: https://www.rochester.anglican.org/xdb/vacancies

Applications via Pathways: https://www.cofepathways.org/

If you wish for an informal chat with Associate Archdeacon Rev Wil North before applying, please email the EA to the Archdeacon : sal.hamlyn@rochester.anglican.org.

Closing date for applications: 25 March 2026

Tour and interview date: 6 & 7 May 2026