The Church of St Mary’s Balham is a diverse, inclusive Christian community, sharing and growing in the love of God through worship, hospitality, and service. We are seeking a priest with the essential spiritual and pastoral qualities needed to sustain a fruitful parish ministry, able to nurture and inspire others in their faith, and:
- Has a record of team building, working collaboratively and delegating;
- Is community minded, with a passion and ability to strengthen existing community links and to forge new ones;
- Has a gift for working with children and young people, their families and teachers, including our adjacent church school;
- Is from the liberal-catholic tradition of the church, who is attentive to the dignity of liturgy and worship and willing to diversify imaginatively;
- Is passionate about inclusivity with a gift for making all feel valued and welcome;
- Appreciates the importance music plays in worship;
For further information and to apply please visit: https://www.cofepathways.org
For an informal conversation with the Archdeacon of Wandsworth, please email his PA, Romana Nelson, to arrange a time for a conversation
Email: [email protected].
Closing date for applications: midnight on 4 October 2022
Parish Visit for shortlisted candidates: 29 October 2022
Interviews: 1 November 2022
We welcome all applicants, in particular those that are currently under-represented in our clergy. This includes, but is not limited to UKME candidates and candidates with disabilities.
This post is subject to enhanced DBS disclosure
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