Priest in Charge of the Benefice of York, St Lawrence
We want to be a beacon of hope in our parish, shining with God’s love and encouraging the people in our community.
We are a diverse community, formed in the catholic tradition of the Church of England; traditional in style but young in character. Prayer Book Catholics, we worship through the Sung Mass and Evensong, often expertly sung by talented musicians.
Located on the edge of the beautiful York City Centre, the parish borders York University Campus and is a diverse mix of residential housing for students, older people and families and business premises.
The PCC has recently considered and passed the House of Bishops’ Declaration on the Ministry of Bishops and Priests and has a letter of request in place for alternative episcopal oversight
Is God calling you to minister to us?
We want St Lawrence Parish Church to be a place where the Kingdom of God is proclaimed, by:
- Providing an imaginative and vibrant welcome and hospitality to all who make up our unusual and diverse parish
- Building relationships and extending invitations to church, sharing the love of God wherever people gather, in schools, university, care homes and pubs
- Serving our community at crucial times in their lives, baptisms, weddings and funerals
- Being a model of pastoral care especially to those who have recently left home, the elderly and vulnerable in our community
- Seizing the opportunity to use the talents of young and old, to create inspiring traditional liturgical worship
- Fostering young vocations amongst students and others
- Providing a diverse range of social events in our church hall to encourage people to come together
- Working and praying with the University Chaplaincies and the wider diocese, being open to future patterns of ministry, new resources and teaching and practicing of Christian stewardship.
We are looking for a Priest in Charge who:
- Will share our values and churchmanship
- Will lead inspiring worship
- Is passionate about church music – our music is of a cathedral standard
- Will be outward looking to the community and keen on engaging with it
- Is driven by hospitality and hard work.
- Will work collaboratively with us to unlock our full potential
- Will get to know the people in the church and community, and to weave all the elements of our busy church life and mission together.
The post is being advertised as a 4 year fixed term post due to external funding of the post.
The Diocese of York
The Diocese of York, led and guided by Archbishop Stephen Cottrell, takes in much of North and East Yorkshire. As the largest diocese in England, geographically, the area is very diverse, featuring a multitude of needs and opportunities. This includes the bustling urban centres of York, Hull and Middlesbrough, the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors National Park, and the incomparable Yorkshire Coast; as well as areas of deprivation in some of our urban and smaller rural and coastal communities.
Our mission and ministry relies on thousands of people – lay and ordained, volunteer and paid. Our diocesan teams provide a wide range of support services to our mission and ministry, including lifelong learning for ministry, the care of church buildings, and safeguarding. Together, we are striving to be a people who are ‘Living Christ’s Story’. We want to be a simpler, bolder, humbler church which in its diversity reflects the communities it serves. We are bringing renewed focus and fresh energy to achieving our aims:
- Becoming more like Christ
- Reaching those we currently don’t
- Growing in discipleship, influence and numbers
- Transforming our finances and structures
Our approach is aligned with a commitment to the best of our parochial inheritance and to the poorest communities, and to the financial realities we face.
Under current immigration rules, it is not generally possible for us to appoint clergy who are not already eligible to work in the UK.
Appointment is subject to a satisfactory Enhanced DBS disclosure.
If you would like an informal chat regarding this post please contact Bishop Stephen Race, Bishop of Beverley, via his PA Yaneth Infante-Blanco at office@seeofbeverley.org.uk;
or
Bishop Flora Winfield, Bishop of Selby, via her PA Linda Bunn at bishopofselbypa@yorkdiocese.org
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 9th November 2025
Interviews: Wednesday 26th November
All enquiries concerning the parishes listed below should be directed to the Bishop of Beverley’s Office unless otherwise indicated.
All appointments are of a parish priest unless otherwise stated. Details of the terms of the appointment are usually available with the parish details.
Vicar of St Helen Auckland
The parish of St Helen Auckland, seeks an enthusiastic, mission-focussed priest in the Catholic tradition to be their next Vicar. This is a church rooted in the Catholic tradition, seeking to develop its mission and grow, and this is an exciting post. St Helen receives alternative Episcopal oversight from the Bishop of Beverley and is affiliated to The Society.
The Diocese of Durham is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.
Closing date: 11th November 2025
Interviews: TBA
To apply, please return your completed application form and confidential declaration to Durham Diocese Human Resources Human.resources@durham.anglican.org by the deadline.
Supporting Documents and Application Form
For an informal conversation, please contact:
Bishop Stephen Race office@seeofbeverley.org.uk
Dawn Robinson, PA to the Archdeacon of Auckland on Dawn.Robinson@durham.anglican.org / 07425 844126
All enquiries concerning the parishes listed below should be directed to the Bishop of Beverley’s Office unless otherwise indicated.
All appointments are of a parish priest unless otherwise stated. Details of the terms of the appointment are usually available with the parish details.
Incumbent of the Benefice of Elland
The Diocese of Leeds is looking for a priest who is happy to respect and work across traditions regarding the ministry of women bishops and priests, and is committed to helping us to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to God and in service to the local community. We will offer you our support, prayers and practical help as you lead us in the next stage of our journey. In true Yorkshire style, welcoming and friendly, we will work with you to further God’s mission to Elland.
Elland is a delightful town with a great community feel, and sits between Halifax and Huddersfield in West Yorkshire, in the midst of beautiful landscapes, and within easy reach of excellent facilities and cultural richness. Leeds, Bradford, Wakefield, Halifax and Manchester are all within easy reach via the motorway and the rail networks. We have good train services locally, connecting to Leeds, Manchester and London. A new Elland Rail Station is planned to open in the coming years.
Please see the Person Specification, Role Description, Brochure and Parish Profile attached for further details of the role and the essential and desirable qualities we are seeking in relation to this post.
The Diocese of Leeds is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment. All appointments to roles undertaking regulated activity are subject to pre-appointment checks, including references and a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check.
The closing date for applications for this post is 31st October 2025
Interviews will be held on 12th November 2025
For an informal conversation or further details contact:
The Bishop of Beverley
Email: office@seeofbeverley.org.uk
If you require further information including copies of the accounts or would like a conversation about this post please do not hesitate to contact The Ven Bill Braviner, Archdeacon of Halifax by email initially on archdeacon.halifax@leeds.anglican.org . He will then arrange to have a telephone or Zoom conversation with you.
All enquiries concerning the parishes listed below should be directed to the Bishop of Beverley’s Office unless otherwise indicated.
All appointments are of a parish priest unless otherwise stated. Details of the terms of the appointment are usually available with the parish details.
Priest in Charge of Wallsend St Peter and St Luke
The Bishop of Newcastle wishes to appoint a full-time priest to be Priest in Charge to the Benefice of Wallsend St Peter and St Luke who can bring energy and vision to the worshipping life and community outreach of the two worship centres.
Wallsend is a small town to the east of Newcastle City Centre with a proud heritage and a large, lively, mixed community. The town has historical links back to Hadrian’s Wall and a more recent industrial heritage of mining and shipbuilding, with good retail and leisure facilities and excellent transport links.
The congregations are looking to continue to deepen their faith, engage with the community and grow their participation in mission and ministry. Key to this role is continuing close links with the C of E primary school during a time of development there, along with the strengthening of other community partnerships There is also a need to increase capacity to engage with the different challenges and opportunities in the area. The parish is under the extended episcopal care of the Bishop of Beverley.
Is God calling you to Wallsend – as a priest with a vision for the church as an inspiring and attractive community of hope and joy, a partner in community development and with a passion to see people grow in faith and confidence.
To find out more, view this advert on Pathways.
Click here to apply via Pathways.
Closing Date: 27 October 2025
For an informal conversation or further details contact:
The Bishop of Beverley
Email: office@seeofbeverley.org.uk
All enquiries concerning the parishes listed below should be directed to the Bishop of Beverley’s Office unless otherwise indicated.
All appointments are of a parish priest unless otherwise stated. Details of the terms of the appointment are usually available with the parish details.
Priest in Charge (0.5) Toller Lane St Chad, Bradford
St Chad’s is an Anglican Catholic inner city parish with a predominantly Asian Muslim population, and (according to Church Urban Fund statistics) is one of the top 1% most deprived in England. Nearly 90% of the population are of global majority heritage and nearly 40% of adults have no qualifications. The rates of pensioner poverty are also amongst the highest in the Diocese of Leeds.
The Diocese of Leeds is committed to retaining an engaged presence in such challenging contexts. We are also committed to ensuring that a flourishing, viable and welcoming ecclesial presence in the Catholic tradition of the Anglican church continues in the Bradford Episcopal Area. St Chad’s, with its strong traditional Anglican Catholic heritage, is one of two parishes in the city of Bradford that have passed a resolution the Bishops and Priest (Consecration and Ordination of Women) Measure of 2014.
A ministry of some 47 years from a previous vicar ended in 2016, after which the church has had Interim Ministry. The objectives for the Interim Ministry included assessing whether the future of St Chad’s lay more in being a centre of Catholic worship and mission within the Diocese of Leeds, or in focusing on its immediate parish context in outreach and service. Some growth was seen from the former, supported by improvements to the parish website, and 90% of those on the electoral roll now live outside the parish. However, the PCC has also retained a commitment to the latter.
Thanks to a generous three year grant from the Additional Curates Society (ACS), we are able to make a 0.5 stipend appointment of a priest-in-charge (three days a week plus Sundays) for three years. This timescale offers a helpful impetus to continue progressing the main emphases of the Interim Ministry which are set out in the Role description.
For an informal chat about this role please contact
Bishop Stephen Race – Email: office@seeofbeverley.org.uk
Or
Ven Dr Andy Jolley on 07973 458403
Application is via Pathways with a closing date of 30th November.
General information and supporting documents about the post can be found here.
All enquiries concerning the parishes listed below should be directed to the Bishop of Beverley’s Office unless otherwise indicated.
All appointments are of a parish priest unless otherwise stated. Details of the terms of the appointment are usually available with the parish details.
Interim Priest: St Hilda, Prestwich and St Paul, Salford
Interim Priest (Initially For 3 Years), St Hilda, Prestwich and St Paul, Salford (Paddington)
These two benefices, under the Pastoral and Sacramental care of the Bishop of Beverley, seek an Interim Priest to lead them in mission and evangelism, prayer and service.
St Hilda Prestwich and St Paul’s Salford (Paddington) are two distinct benefices with significant opportunities for mission and service. Both parishes are affiliated with the Society under the patronage of St Wilfred and St Hilda.
The new Interim Priest will work with committed lay teams in both parishes who have a strong desire to see their churches grow in number and depth. He will have the collegial support of the wider Society Chapter.
St Hilda is set in the prosperous suburb of Prestwich, while St Paul’s offers ministry in a more urban and fast-moving setting. Both have strong local and community outreach and church schools keen to work with a new priest. The opportunities for occasional offices are many and there is a commitment to social action in both parishes. Both parishes are under the Pastoral and Sacramental care of the Bishop of Beverley.
A recently refurbished parsonage, with work undertaken to reach the national Net Zero obligations, is available for the successful candidate.
While the post is for an initial three years, this may be extended for a further three.
We are looking for an interim priest with the following qualities:
- A priest who can delegate and who can support lay ministry and encourage new vocations;
- A priest who is confident with governance and has a passion for high-quality missional parish ministry;
- A good communicator with excellent organisational skills, who is resilient, persistent and able to lead change;
- A prayerful, warm and considered person who will encourage the congregation to pray both individually and corporately;
- A priest who would take an active and committed part in Chapter and Deanery structures, as well as a supportive Society Chapter.
Informal enquiries are welcome. Please contact:
The Bishop of Beverley – Email: office@seeofbeverley.org.uk
Or
The Revd Simon Cook – acting Archdeacon of Salford and Bolton – Email: pa.archbolton@manchester.anglican.org
Closing date : Wednesday, 30th April 2025
General information about the post can be found here.
All enquiries concerning the parishes listed below should be directed to the Bishop of Beverley’s Office unless otherwise indicated.
All appointments are of a parish priest unless otherwise stated. Details of the terms of the appointment are usually available with the parish details.