The Parish of Great St Bartholomew is looking to appoint a priest both to provide cover during adoption leave and to supplement the work of the Assistant Priest during the period in which he is developing a new family. The position is expected to last one year and is expected to be on “house for duty” terms.

We are looking for an excellent preacher in the High Church tradition, who will exercise the cure of souls as comfortably in the pulpit, the pub, or at the sick bed. With a steadily increasing number of adult confirmations, he or she must be able to articulate and explain the Christian faith to those hungry for Christ. Liturgical competence is essential, as is fluency in traditional language forms of worship. A lot of parish activities occur in the evenings in order to minister to working-age people.

Regular responsibilities (essential)

·       Full liturgical participation, on a rota (celebration / deaconing of the Eucharist at 9, 10, and 11am on Sundays, and sometimes at 12.30pm on Tuesdays / officiating Evensong on Sundays at 5pm and occasionally during the week).
·       Preaching well.
·       The preparation of couples for their marriage or wedding blessing; putting together orders of service; running rehearsals.
·       Planning, and officiating at, funerals and memorial services, with accompanying pastoral conversations and support.
·       Regular liturgical administrative work (e.g. preparing orders of service for key occasions).
·       Supporting classes for baptism and confirmation, and at times leading these.
·       Liaising with the office team regarding the progress of various events, services, and initiatives.
·       Use of parish social media.

Occasional responsibilities (helpful)

·       Participation in Livery events (deputising for the Rector by taking services, often preaching, and/or saying grace at dinners).
·       Hearing confessions, on particular days or by appointment.
·       A supportive presence at various parish initiatives (e.g. Bible study, Whitechapel Mission).
·       Attend PCC and any relevant committees.

Closing date: January 6
To apply, please send send the Church of England standard application form with a covering letter by email to the Rector.

As time is of the essence, we intend to hold interviews on the morning of January 8 and will strive to notify candidates that they have been shortlisted during the period that this position is advertised. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to send us a video of a sermon preached on Christmas Day. Appreciating that this is very short notice, we will explore other options, including using zoom or trying to find another day, if necessary.

An enhanced DBS check and a confidential disclosure will be necessary. References will be taken up.

Address

Great St Bartholomew Parish Office
Church House
Cloth Fair
London
EC1A 7JQ

Hours
Monday–Friday
10am–6pm

Email

Fr Marcus Walker – Rector
Rose Murphy – Church Manager
Sarah Slavin - Development Director

Phone
+44 (0)207 600 0440