Vicar, St Lawrence Barnwood

The Bishop of Gloucester seeks to appoint a joyful and relational priest to this welcoming and community-focussed parish. Barnwood is a large suburb of Gloucester with many opportunities for partnerships and mission. The church tradition is broad with a Eucharistic focus, along with other worship styles, and a much valued choir. They would like to develop a vision for mission and connect more with their neighbours.

The person appointed will:

• Enjoy being part of the local community, being hospitable and able to relate well to people of all ages and stages of life and faith.
• Encourage the gifts of individuals so that all may play their part in the life of the church and its witness.
• Have the gifts and skills to lead the church community in discerning and developing vision and strategy for mission.
• Be committed to partnership with the C of E primary school and relish the opportunities for mission and service in the local schools.
• Be a person of spiritual and sacramental depth and wisdom, an excellent teacher and communicator of the gospel.

There is a ministry team of readers, local retired clergy and lay leaders who share in mission and ministry and the church is blessed with a well-organised and highly efficient parish office.

The parish profile, application form and associated documents can be viewed below

Barnwood Parish Profile Final 11 Sep

Letter from +Robert

Roles and Responsibilities – Barnwood

Clergy Application Form – Barnwood

 

Closing date for applications: 12 noon Monday 16 October

Short listing: 23 October

Interviews: Monday 6 November

 

For an informal conversation about this post please contact The Archdeacon of Gloucester, The Venerable Jackie Searle, Tel (01452) 835555 or 07913 944974 Email: archdglos@glosdioc.org.uk to whom applications should be returned.