PRIEST-IN-CHARGE

HEART OF ENGLAND PARISHES

We are a mission-focused group of six churches in villages centred on the large and growing village of Bidford On Avon, Warwickshire. We are committed to growing in God and to reaching out into our communities, seeing our four church schools as a prime opportunity. We also have a strong sense of a call to youth ministry.

Ideally you will: have a pioneering spirit have managerial skills so that you can delegate be comfortable with different styles of worship have a Biblical basis to your faith be a conductor, rather than a soloist be called to cutting-edge mission and ministry in a changing church.

We are excited by the prospect of new leadership and are committed to the way forward. Are you ready to come and grow with us?

Please do read our short summary of the parishes and our Parish Profile.

If you would like an application form, please download the Church of England application form and also the Peache Trust Supplementary application form.

If you would like any further information, please contact Yvette McDonald, PA to the Archdeacon's

email: yvette.mcdonald@covcofe.org; telephone: 024 7652 1337;

The closing date for applications is 26th June 2009. Interviews will be on 15th/16th July 2009.

This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the CRB.

The Patron's of our parishes are The Bishop, The Coventry Diocesan Trustees and the Peache Trust.

HOUSE FOR DUTY ASSOCIATE MINISTER

In the Parish of St. Mary, Cubbington (near Leamington Spa, Warwickshire)

A House for Duty Associate Minister is sought to work alongside the half-time Priest-in-Charge, Revd Rosemary Pantling, and growing Ministry Team. Sunday Worship plus two days per week, including occasional offices. The post holder will have experience of church leadership and growth, preferably within a village context, and be able to contribute positively to a leadership team. Accommodation is in Cubbington Vicarage, a delightful 4 bedroom house.

Please download the Job Specification along with the Parish Profile for St. Mary that was prepared for the appointment of the incumbent 18 months ago. If you would like to apply, please download an application form.

Enquiries to: Yvette McDonald, PA to the Archdeacon's,

Cathedral & Diocesan Offices,

1 Hill Top, Coventry CV1 5AB

Email: yvette.mcdonald@covcofe.org or phone 024 7652 1337

Closing date for Applications: 3 pm, 3 July

Interview date: 30 July

(This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from CRB)

PART-TIME CHAPLAIN

The Diocese of Coventry and G4S Care & Justice Prisons

are seeking to appoint a part-time Church of England Priest at HM Prison, Rye Hill (Nr, Rugby)

HMP Rye Hill is a modern Category ‘B’ Training Prison with a population of 600 adult male prisoners. The Church of England Chaplain would be part of a multi-faith ecumenical Chaplaincy Team ministering to prisoners and staff.

GS4 Care & Justice Prisons is an equal opportunities employer.

For an informal chat about prison ministry at HMP Rye Hill, or to arrange a visit, please contact the Reverend Edmond Fowowe, Chaplain Manager on 01788 523 300 ext. 4410/4411.

Please download the job specification and an application form. If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact Yvette McDonald, PA to the Archdeacons, Cathedral & Diocesan Offices, Coventry CV1 5AB. Email: yvette.mcdonald@covcofe.org or phone 024 76521337 or see www.coventry.anglican.org/vacancies

The closing date for applications: 6 July 2009.

Interviews on: 27 July 2009.

This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the CRB.

PRIEST-IN-CHARGE

In the Parishes of Kineton, Combroke with Compton Verney, Shotteswell, Warmington, Ratley and Radway

An exciting opportunity has arisen to appoint a priest to work collaboratively in a team of both clergy and laity enabling the churches to grow spiritually, and to engage with their local communities particularly with young adults and children.

They will be expected to provide leadership, teaching and spiritual nurture for these rural parishes set in S.E. Warwickshire.

For more details, please contact Yvette McDonald, PA to the Archdeacon's, Cathedral & Diocesan Offices, 1 Hill Top, Coventry, CV1 5AB. E-mail yvette.mcdonald@covcofe.org or 024 7652 1337.

This post is subject to enhanced disclosure from the CRB.

CLERGY APPOINTMENT ADVISOR'S PAGE

The Adviser is appointed by and reports to the Archbishops; his work is funded by the Church Commissioners, and his task is to assist clergy to find new appointments, and to advise those making appointments of men and women available for new work.

Please see the Advisor's Website at www.cofe.anglican.org/info/caa

CHURCH OF ENGLAND APPLICATION FORM

Please download an application form for any of the clergy positions advertised.

Our worship styles are diverse and we have strong lay involvement in most areas of church life, including a Ministry Leadership Team. Our PCCs love and care for the fabric of our historic buildings so that you will be free to focus on the work of God in mission here. You would help us select a further half-time stipendiary colleague.