Vicar

St Michael and All Angels, Watford, WD18 7DY

Location:

London and Home Counties

Recruiter:

St Albans Diocese

Ref: JN013501

St Michael’s is a welcoming and inclusive church family with a congregation which spans all ages and reflects Watford as a multi-cultural community. The church is situated not far from the vibrant town centre and the lovely city of St Albans with its beautiful cathedral is 9 miles away.

Our priorities are to develop our engagement with the local community, especially with people from diverse backgrounds, to increase the number of worshippers, to support and respect the environment and to reinvigorate our pastoral care.

We are praying for a new vicar who will be filled with the Holy Spirit, have a love of teaching God’s word and who:

Has the ability to connect with and be approachable to people from a wide range of ages and backgrounds.
Is keen to work collaboratively, inspire the whole church family, be comfortable to motivate as a team leader and have energy and vision for the future.
Enjoys engaging and joining in with children and young people (and their families) to bring God into their lives and nurture their faith.
Is organised and willing to juggle every aspect of parish life.

We offer you:

A friendly and committed church family who care for each other
A large church interior that is welcoming, attractive and spacious
A (4 bedroom) vicarage within easy walking distance to the church, plus
Whatever we can do to support you in your new role.

For an informal conversation and application details please contact the Archdeacon of St Albans, Charles Hudson: archd@stalbans.anglican.org • Tel: 01727 818121

For details of this vacancy including the parish profile, please visit the diocesan website by clicking the 'apply for this job' button below.

Closing date for applications: Monday, 7th April 2025 at 12 noon

Interview date: Monday, 28th April 2025

Appointment to this position is subject to satisfactory enhanced disclosure via the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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Closing date: 07 April 2025

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