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Priest in Charge and House for Duty Priest

The Brooke Benefice and Hempnall Group of Parishes

Location:

East Anglia

Recruiter:

Norwich Diocese

Ref: JN013463

We are two well-established multi-parish benefices in an attractive part of rural South Norfolk, working together since 2022. We now seek to recruit together a new clergy team.

We look forward to welcoming:

One full-time Priest in Charge to be licenced in both benefices
One part-time House for Duty priest to be licensed in both benefices.

This is an exciting opportunity to form a new clergy team, offering the advantages of joint working and a strong lay Ministry Team. Further support is provided by a part-time employed administrator.

Who we’re seeking

We are looking for spiritual and prayerful leaders who will work together to strengthen our relationships with God and each other. We seek priests who are:

Approachable, supportive leaders and team builders
Good listeners and communicators who will inspire people of all ages (including school children and young people)
Compassionate, with strong pastoral skills
Imaginative and creative in their approach to mission and outreach
Able to thrive in rural ministry and be actively present within community life
Willing to embrace and build on a variety of liturgy.

More information can be found by clicking the 'apply for this job' button below.

For an informal conversation about these posts, please contact The Rt Revd Ian Bishop, Bishop of Thetford on 07715 102519 or email bishop.thetford@dioceseofnorwich.org

Closing date: Monday 31 March 2025

Interviews: Wednesday 23 April 2025

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Closing date: 31 March 2025

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