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Rector

The Bacton Benefice

Location:

East Anglia

Recruiter:

St Edmundsbury & Ipswich Diocese

Ref: JN012056

Is God calling you to this role?

The benefice is located in beautiful mid-Suffolk and made up of five parishes which work well together while having distinct characters and mission priorities.

A particular growth area is in children’s work.

Liturgies are broadly central.

We are seeking a new Rector who will challenge and encourage us in Growing in God, in Following Daily, Caring Deeply, Growing Boldly.

We seek an experienced priest who will be:

A person of faith rooted in scripture
A communicator able to connect with all sorts of people
A teacher who conveys the Gospel with modern relevance

We offer:

Commitment to growth
Active lay leadership and clerical support
An Ordinand whose ministry will remain in the benefice

This is a Lord Chancellor’s appointment.

For an informal conversation please contact:

The Ven Dr David Jenkins, Archdeacon of Sudbury,
archdeacon.david@cofesuffolk.org
01473 252829

Closing date: 2 October 2024
Interviews: 16/17 October 2024

Further details and application form: www.cofesuffolk.org

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Closing date: 02 October 2024

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