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Rector (0.5) Garrowby Hill Benefice, York
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Client:
The Church of England
Location:
York, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
39ef371a76fa
Job Views:
3
Posted:
29.06.2025
Expiry Date:
13.08.2025
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Job Description:
The Garrowby Hill benefice comprises five rural parishes, all with listed buildings in very picturesque settings but what sets us apart is not the buildings, but the Church – God’s people living and working in those parishes. We are committed, supportive and active in trying to live out “Christ’s Story” and we want someone who will help us to grow further and develop deeper our faith and ministry in the places we live.
Bishop WIlton, the location of the Rectory, has recently been voted fifth in a list of 20 best secret villages to live in. “The Times”.
Garrowby Hill benefice includes the parishes of Bishop Wilton, Bugthorpe, Full Sutton, Kirby Underdale and Skirpenbeck and is situated 25 minutes east of York; close to the market towns of Pocklington and Malton and to the Yorkshire coast.
To become our welcoming, inclusive, caring and loving Rector
To be our teacher, preacher, leader and friend
To get to know people young and old and be part of the life of our villages
To be an inspiring and effective leader of our teams
To strengthen the links with our families, young people and schools
To care about our communities both inside and outside of the churches with a special appreciation for the challenges and opportunities facing our farming families
To help us to discover God' vision and the ways forward in the years to come by encouraging us to grow deeper in faith and service
We offer you:
the opportunity to minister and live in a beautiful rural area.
people open to new ideas and inspiration, supportive and willing to offer assistance, with expertise in a wide range of secular fields.
opportunity to further develop our growing mission in children’s work, both in our two Church of England primary schools and through family services in two of our parishes, and develop youth work across the benefice.
parishes which are committed to ensuring the sustainability of their churches for both Church and secular needs.
a team who are well organised, who work together efficiently and effectively.
In taking up a half-time post you would have support and encouragement from people across the benefice to make the ministry realistic and enjoyable.
The Diocese of York
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 to have an informal conversation about this post, please contact the Archdeacon of York, Ven Sam Rushton 01904 758241
Closing date for applications: Midnight on Sunday 7th September 2025
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