HfD Vicar of Holme in Cliviger St John the Divine

This is a House for Duty post, working two days mid week, plus Sundays. There is currently no vicarage in the benefice, however the new incumbent will have the choice of having a house provided or receiving a housing allowance.
The church of St. John the Divine is located in the tranquil village of Holme Chapel in the parish of Cliviger, which lies on the outskirts of Burnley in East Lancashire. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and with breathtaking views. The town is ideally located for the motorway network and many of the most scenic parts of the country. The Lake District, the Yorkshire Dales and the Peak District are all around an hours drive away. In Burnley itself there are historical attractions such as Towneley Hall and Gawthorpe Hall, the Weavers Triangle.
Our Vision We are looking for a priest who will;

• To bring us closer to God
• To take the church into the community
• To develop our ministry with children and young people
• Seek to develop and grow the congregation in line with the Diocesan Vision 2026.
• Work with lay and ordained colleagues on the joint Ministry team to develop worship, mission and ministry across the area.
• Continue the strengths of existing patterns of worship.

Who are we looking and praying for someone who

• can bring a new vitality to the church,
• can inspire those who have so far stayed away to return, especially our young people.
• will help us to rebuild stability and confidence within the worshipping community and beyond.
• whilst keeping our traditional Anglican tradition, who will guide us into new ways of worship.
• Will inspire our very capable, faithful and willing members who seek to go further into the community to encourage people into the church, so that we are able to show them all we have to offer.
• can identify, grow and develop the spiritual gifts and practical skills of all church members and to be more active in their discipleship and service and to build financial sustainability.

Our congregation have specifically asked that our new vicar

• is warm and welcoming, and able to foster positive working relationships
• will encourage the community to be more involved in church life
• is friendly and good at listening
• is able to identify gifts and talents in lay people
• has a sense of humour—this is vital

Closing date : 12 noon on Wednesday 5th June 2024
Interviews will be held on: Monday 24th June 2024

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