Interim Priest-in-Charge (3 year), Middlewinch benefice, King’s Lynn

‘Seeking to share the love of Christ in our communities through prayer, service and outreach’

About the role

Middlewinch benefice is seeking a priest who will help us grow in number, faith, capacity, and service to the benefit of the whole community. The West Winch Strategic Growth Area has been identified as a key site of local and national importance for new homes, facilities, and services. The development aims to integrate a large number of new homes and associated facilities with the existing village community, create major improvements, and shape a place that promotes a sense of community among its residents—both existing and new. This is an exciting time of transition and opportunity for our parishes.

Responsibilities

• Take a lead in building links with our communities to know and be known within the community, prayerfully discerning where God is already at work.
• Develop links with partnerships already at work in the community and be actively engaged in West Winch school and other organisations.
• Provide opportunities for exploring faith through courses and Bible studies.
• Seek opportunities to build new worshipping communities through engagement with new people (e.g., all-age worship, Bubble church, etc.).
• Encourage and enable existing church members so that the churches are ready for the change that comes with growth.
• Enable us to become financially sustainable to meet our parish share and financial obligations.
• Build on the success of outreach services in West Winch village hall and similar events in other parishes.
• Engage with the community through a regular social media presence.
• Conduct a review of the current pattern of worship and implement any changes as a result.
• Meet the challenges of a changing benefice through the proposed new development.

Qualifications

More information can be found in the profile and Diocesan notes. If you would like an informal conversation about this post, please contact the Archdeacon of Lynn, The Ven. Catherine Dobson on 01362 709200 or email archdeacon.lynn@dioceseofnorwich.org.

This is a 3-year interim position.