Priest in Charge

We are a faithful and prayerful community that loves to worship and serve God rooted in a liberal Anglo-Catholic tradition. We are excited to seek a new Priest-in-Charge to join us on our journey of spiritual growth, witness and service to our community

We are praying for someone who will:

• embrace and uphold our traditions of worship

• have a desire to reach out to and engage with our whole community across all age groups and who will build relationships with young families and their children

• bring fresh ideas, helping us to build on what we have achieved and encourage growth

• help us embrace the changes we encounter with confidence, sensitivity and awareness

• have strong pastoral skills and work with and lead our dedicated Ministry Team
  encourage and enable vocations into all kinds of ministry

• will journey with us as we strengthen our relationships with the neighbouring parishes of Shrub End and Stanway

We offer a strong Ministry Team and PCC, the support of a Parish Administrator, friendly and supportive colleagues within Colchester Deanery, meaningful connections within our community and a modern, 4-bed Rectory in good condition within easy walking distance of the city centre.

Find the Parish Profile here: www.chelmsford.anglican.org/vacancies

For an application form contact the Archdeacon of Colchester’s office at: a.colchester@chelmsford.anglican.org

For an informal conversation, please contact the Area Dean, Revd Canon Erwin Lammens (erwinlammens@btinternet.com) or by calling 01206 822511) or the Archdeacon or Colchester, the Venerable Ruth Patten (at the email address above or on 01376 513130)

Application deadline: 16 March 2026
Interview: 28 April 2026
Parish visits: on the interview day or by prior arrangement