House for Duty / Team Vicar

“A welcoming, thoughtful, kind and inclusive community of worship, prayer, care and the arts, in an exceptionally beautiful church and setting.” HB

Our Vision:
To be a church that points the way to Jesus Christ by nurturing church members and visitors in worship and prayer, reaching out to the community and welcoming, valuing, caring for and respecting all people.

Could this be you?

What sort of priest are we looking for?

• An encouraging leader who is a good listener and can help us grow our congregation including the expansion of our children’s church
• A visible, accessible and engaging team player to take on the task of serving the whole community through pastoral and kindly care
• A priest who welcomes celebrating and continuing our predominantly traditional forms of worship
• A priest who welcomes having a church organist, choir and an established musical tradition
• A thoughtful and engaging preacher at Sunday services, supporting the congregation in coming closer to Christ in their daily lives in trust, love and service
• Someone with good time management, communication and IT skills

Our commitment to you:

• A modern 4 bedroomed detached house with a garden, giving the opportunity to make a life and home in the picturesque village of Aldenham
• A warm and welcoming church family excited and eager to work with you
• A supportive and dedicated PCC that welcomes new ideas and recognises the value and richness that a part time vicar can bring
• Hardworking and enthusiastic volunteers and modern technology
• A beautiful, well maintained, medieval church in which to lead worship

This is a House for Duty post with support from the rest of the Team.

For an informal conversation and application details please contact the Archdeacon of St Albans, Charles Hudson: archd@stalbans.anglican.org • 01727 818121.

For details of this vacancy including the parish profile, please visit the diocesan website: www.stalbans.anglican.org/diocese/vacancies

Closing date for applications: Wednesday, 26th November 12 noon 2025
Interview date: Wednesday, 17th December 2025

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.