“How good and pleasant it is when God’s people live together in unity!” Psalm 133
Our Benefice of 8 rural churches enjoys good links with 4 non-church primary schools in the beautiful north Shropshire countryside.
We are a gently charismatic mainstream Anglican benefice with ecumenical partners in mission, and friendly, prayerful congregations.
We are hoping to attract an enthusiastic priest who:-
- has the dedication for rural ministry.
- has the passion and ability to communicate the Gospel to young and old.
- is approachable, a good listener and who is willing to be a visible presence in our villages and schools.
- can lead, inspire, motivate and empower our ordained and lay ministry teams.
- can help us reach out to the wider community to grow our churches.
We can offer
- a very warm welcome!
- a spacious and well-appointed vicarage in a sought-after village.
- a collaborative Team Ministry of 0.5 Team Vicar (tba), funding for 0.5 primary schools worker (tba), two assistant ordained ministers, lay readers, LCLM’s, and churchwardens with hardworking PCCs.
- expert part-time administrative assistance.
- friendly, good humoured and supportive congregations.
Full details at lichfield.anglican.org/vacancies
Enquiries: Archdeacon of Salop - 07506 748702
archdeacon.salop@lichfield.anglican.org
Closing date: 6 November 2026
Familiarisation day: 1 December 2026
Interviews: 2 December 2026
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