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St Barnabas, Mitcham

Location:

London and Home Counties

Recruiter:

Southwark Diocese

Ref: JN014909

St Barnabas is a warm and welcoming parish in the liberal Anglo-Catholic tradition. We are an inclusive, friendly and faithful congregation who care deeply about our church and our community.

We wish to appoint a new vicar who can guide us through the next stage of our journey by inspiring the congregation in our mission to Mitcham. We are looking for someone with:

a clear vision for growth, particularly for reaching younger generations;
a gift for preaching, who will challenge us in how we live day-to-day;
a warm, pastoral presence, available to the congregation and community and offering care to all ages;
a plan to enable children’s, youth and families ministry;
a leader who will strengthen links within the community;
good organisational and leadership experience, who can lead the church in a stable and sustainable direction.

For further information and to apply, please click the 'apply for this job' button below.

For an informal chat about the role, please contact the Archdeacon of Lambeth, the Ven Simon Gates: simon.gates@southwark.anglican.org

Closing date: Sunday 28 June 2026
Parish visit for shortlisted candidates: Saturday 25 July 2026
Interview: Tuesday 28 July 2026

To be appointed to an incumbent status post in the Diocese of Southwark, a priest must have served a title post in an Anglican church in the British Isles. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative Diocese, and particularly welcome applications from people of UKME heritage.

This post is subject to a DBS enhanced disclosure

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Closing date: 28 June 2026

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