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Rector (House for Duty)

St Mary the Virgin, Weston Turville, Buckinghamshire

Location:

London and Home Counties

Recruiter:

Oxford Diocese

Ref: JN013715

Found in a leafy conservation area, between the lofty Chilterns and peaceful canal-side paths, our single church parish is expectantly preparing to welcome 7,000 new residents to worship alongside us. A swift commute to London gives us confidence that the green shoots of growth we are seeing with new families are only set to continue. With pioneering potential and long-term Diocesan support, we seek a new Incumbent who is excited by that prospect.

We are looking for a Rector who:

is compassionate, both outside the church walls and within
will maintain our current style of Common Worship eucharistic services
will help us to grow in faith and engage in new ways of serving our communities
is capable of addressing churchyard disagreements, with tact and understanding
has ideas about how to engage with incoming residents and invite them into faith
would be willing to consider expanding the role in the future, when funds allow

What we can offer:

A happy and welcoming church community who have a tradition of loving their Priest well
A beautiful and accessible Grade I listed C13 church with a well-appointed rectory nearby
An enabling and missionally minded patron and helpful volunteers in the congregation
A competent team of bellringers, a well-maintained pipe organ and an RSCM-affiliated choir

For more information please contact:
Venerable Guy Elsmore, Archdeacon of Buckingham
on 01865208264 or [email protected]

To apply and see the full role description and Parish Profile please click the 'apply for this job' button below.

Closing date: Friday 13 June 2025 (midnight)

Interviews 20 & 21 July 2025

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Closing date: 13 June 2025

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