Rector

York City Centre Churches

Location:

Yorkshire and Lincs

Recruiter:

York Diocese

Ref: JN014757

We are five churches across four parishes, at the heart of York, serving a diverse mix of residents, students and visitors. Each church plays a distinctive role in sharing the gospel of Christ in our city.

Rooted in Anglican tradition, we seek to grow our congregations, engage new generations, and reach those yet to encounter the Christian faith.

We are looking for someone who will:

be a prayerful, inclusive and pastoral leader
be visible, approachable and hospitable
lead worship with dignity way, sustaining our traditions
preach engagingly and nurture others’ gifts
work collaboratively with clergy, PCCs and lay leaders
engage confidently with the civic life of York

We offer:

ministry in a historic, vibrant city centre.
a supportive and collaborative team
churches with strong potential for growth
a well-situated city-centre rectory

Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact:
The Bishop of Selby’s office • bishopofselbypa@yorkdiocese.org

Please visit https://bit.ly/YorkCityCentre for further details and to make an application

Closing date for applications: Sunday 17th May 2026
Interviews: Tuesday 16th & Wednesday 17th June

Closing date: 17 May 2026

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