The Bishop of Birmingham wishes to appoint a Priest in Charge of St Luke, Kingstanding
St Luke’s is a warm and welcoming parish Church in the outer estate of Kingstanding in the North of Birmingham.
The Bishop of Birmingham is seeking a prayerful priest who will accompany this ‘modern catholic’ parish on a journey of growth and deepening of discipleship. The parish is under the extended episcopal oversight of the Bishop of Oswestry. The parish is a vibrant hub of social and spiritual activity and is ambitious to grow with an organised and inspiring priest to help them become a beacon of faith, hope and love for the community they are called to serve.
The ideal candidate will be:
•An energetic and active priest who can flourish in a modern catholic tradition and who may also be affiliated to The Society and/or a member of SSC
•A leader in faith who can engage warmly with people
•A priest who is organised and visionary in exploring the significant potential of this parish to grow
•An inspiring preacher and teacher of the faith that will build on the strong foundation laid down by previous vicars and lay leaders
For the Parish Profile please click here
A Diocesan Profile for this post should be read prior to submitting an application, this is available from the Office & Site Manager to The Bishop of Birmingham, Chris Booth who can be emailed on ChrisB@cofebirmingham.com
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS check
Those interested are encouraged to contact the Archdeacon of Aston, the Venerable Phelim O’Hare, phelim.ohare@cofebirmingham.com or by telephone on 07548 316248
To apply please click here
Closing Date Friday 21st November (midnight) 2025
Interviews: TBA Early December 2025
As part of the interview process, following successful shortlisting, candidates will be required to meet either with the Diocesan Bishop or Suffragan Bishop before a panel interview.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people, particularly those under-represented including persons of Global Majority Heritage.
The Church of England Birmingham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including a references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.