We are excited to invite applications for the role of Rector of St Mary le Bow, Cheapside. We are the “Bow Bells” church, a parish in the heart of the City of London, a community with worship in the catholic tradition and an inclusive ethos.
We engage with City institutions and the wider Church and greatly value these relationships. We encourage dialogue and debate. Fine music accompanies High Masses. We want you to bring new energy to continue to make all these things a success and develop them further.
In addition we offer you the opportunity to bring your own interests, skills and enthusiasm to lead the church into what may be new areas for us as we seek to widen our community and congregation, to bring them to Christ and to enjoy the style of worship for which St Mary-le-Bow is known.
The successful candidate will have / be:
- Energy, compassion, self-motivation and ideas, ready to engage with the opportunities and challenges offered by our parish and to offer new horizons and activities;
- A good speaker, ideally with a sense of humour, able to inspire and command the attention of a diverse, well-educated audience;
- An ability to present Christianity in an intelligent, engaging and inclusive way that is attractive to people working in the City;
- An ability to provide leadership, while working collaboratively with the PCC and Church staff, to ensure the professional running of the Church, including its finances; and
- An open and enquiring mind and a willingness to engage constructively with other denominations and faiths.
Candidate pack available from Diane Kerr, Archdeaconry Administrator
twocities.admin@london.anglican.org
The closing date for applications: Sunday 22 December 2024
Interviews to be held on: Thursday 30 January 2025
All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
The Diocese of London is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce which represents our context and wider community. We are aware that those of Global Majority Heritage/United Kingdom Minority Ethnic (GMH/UKME), women, and disabled people are currently under-represented among our clergy and workforce, and we particularly encourage applications from those with the relevant skills and experience that will increase this representation.
Closing date: 22 December 2024