These two lively parishes in St Austell Deanery are looking for an energetic, pastoral, and mission-focused priest to help them take the next steps towards fruitfulness and sustainability as they become a benefice of two parishes and four churches.
Under the Saints Way vision the Deanery of St Austell, of which these parishes are part, has been engaging in the On the Way process to seek and discern a fruitful and sustainable future under God. The implementation of the resultant deanery plan (approved in the autumn of 2021) is well underway; encouraging progress has been made and the deanery is largely in good heart.
The parishes of St Mewan and St Stephen-in-Brannel are currently part of two separate benefices and a pastoral scheme is underway to enable a new future in which they can work together in a mutually beneficial way under the leadership of a full time priest with oversight responsibilities.
Until the scheme comes into effect the priest appointed will be licensed as the Priest in Charge of St Stephen-in-Brannel and Assistant Curate of St Mewan (and the other churches of that benefice).
Our Vision
We are a group of churches who are enthusiastic to grow. We are looking for someone who can bring new vision and new ideas to the challenge of bringing more young people into our churches.
In particular, we are looking for a strong spiritual leader who will have an uplifting presence in church to convey the teachings of the Lord, and also be able to forge deeper links with the local community.
We have built the basic building blocks but need someone to help take us on the next steps of this exciting journey.
We recognise that this and most clergy roles are demanding. Providing support and caring for your wellbeing is important to us. There is a commitment at senior level and the organisation generally to:
* ensure that, at a strategic level, clergy wellbeing is explicitly referenced, and embedded in, all projects and work;
* it is adequately resourced and funded; and
* that we champion clergy wellbeing, challenge unsupportive behaviours and attitudes, and lead by example.
Closing Date: 12th June at 12noon
Parish Visit: 10th July
Interviews: 11th July
Part of the process will include a vocational conversation that will take place online between short-listing and the interview.
The appointment is subject to enhanced disclosure from the DBS