Priest in Charge (House for Duty)

Christ Church Colbury

Location:

South

Recruiter:

Winchester Diocese

Ref: JN014483

The hamlet of Colbury is on the eastern edge of the New Forest. Its closest neighbour is the modern village of Ashurst, for whom it is the Parish Church. However, this means it is not centrally placed, although it is one of few community spaces within the local vicinity.

The vacancy has given us time to reflect and pray about who will come to work alongside us and lead us into this next season.

We are looking for a Vicar who will:

Bring a heart for local mission, helping us to move forward and live out our mission statement.
Understand the importance of working with our local schools and developing our children and families’ work.
Encourage faith, spiritual development and growth in discipleship.
Be able to work cross generationally to ensure that our worshipping community is representative of our community and is sustainable for future generations.
Be an experienced pastor who will support and develop the good pastoral care provided within our community.

This is an opportunity to work with an existing congregation and develop the potential for growth, worship, fellowship and care.

For an informal conversation with the Bishop of Southampton please contact her PA: Rhiannon.balme@winchester.anglican.org or call 01962 737315

Closing date: 26 February 2026 at noon

Interviews: 17-18 March 2026

Application pack available by clicking the 'apply for this job' button below or from
Jane Hammond clergy.appointments@winchester.anglican.org

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Closing date: 26 February 2026

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