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Full-time Rector

Parish of Stony Stratford with Calverton, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Location:

London and Home Counties

Recruiter:

Oxford Diocese

Ref: JN014393

A BENEFICE FULL OF POTENTIAL AND READY FOR PARTNERSHIP IN MISSION

Nestled on the edge of Milton Keynes, Stony Stratford with Calverton offers the perfect blend of a historic market town with lively high street and tranquillity of rural life with Calverton. Both places benefit from the schools, extensive green spaces, lakes and parks, large shops, family leisure facilities, and strong transport links, which the new city of Milton Keynes offers.

The Parish seeks to appoint a priest of spiritual maturity, pastoral sensitivity with a vision to lead and minister with us into the next phase of our shared life. Worship is offered using Common Worship with Anglo-Catholic ceremony within two well-established and distinctive churches. We are a committed and diverse congregation, ready to develop our mission with renewed unity.

We seek a Rector who will:

Lead prayerful, uplifting worship
Offer gentle, compassionate pastoral care to people of all ages
Connect confidently with the new estates and wider community
Develop a program of Christian learning and discipleship
Work collaboratively with our committed PCC and congregation
Help us grow our ministry among children, young people and families
Develop our partnership with St Mary and St Giles CE Primary School
Bring humour, patience and wisdom as we continue to grow as disciples

We offer:

Two welcoming congregations committed to worship, service and growth
A rich musical life, including choir, band, ‘Willis’ pipe organ, bellringers and regular concerts
A supportive diocese and deanery
A modern five-bedroom Rectory in Stony Stratford
Excellent location for family life

We welcome expressions of interest from priests who feel called to share in this important ministry. For more information, please contact:

the Bishop of Buckingham, the Rt Revd Dave Bull

bishopbuckingham@oxford.anglican.org or 01865 208750.

To apply and see the full role description and Parish Profile please click the 'apply for this job' button below.

Closing date for applications: 5 February 2026 (midnight)
Interviews: 25/26 February 2026

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Closing date: 05 February 2026

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