The Bishop of Birmingham and in conjunction with the Warden, Fellows and Scholars of Keble College Oxford, as Patron of Northfield, seek a Priest in Charge for St Laurence Northfield and St Anne’s West Heath, residential parishes about six miles south west of Birmingham city centre.
Worship is in the catholic tradition at St Laurence and also predominantly Eucharistic at St Anne’s. The two churches are distinct in style and context, yet share a commitment to
- ministry among children and families, especially through the Church of England infant and junior schools in Northfield;
- developing deeper relationships in the local area, which includes sheltered housing and residential homes, community centres and schools;
- building up their congregations and discerning new gifts.
This post offers significant opportunities for an empowering and enabling priest, able to inspire and encourage people in pastoral care and evangelism, and who will be energised by the combination of day to day ministry and wider leadership.
To view Northfield Parish Profile please click here
To view West Heath 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
Informal enquiries to the Archdeacon of Aston The Ven Phelim O'Hare are welcome - phelim.ohare@cofebirmingham.com
To apply please click here
Closing date : Friday 31st October (midnight)
Interviews : To be confirmed
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.