Vacancies

Archdeaconry of Lynn

Bishop Jane and Archdeacon Catherine would be delighted to hear from you if you are interested in any of the roles below. Please contact their PA, Ann Whittet, on ann.whittet@dioceseofnorwich.org or 01362 709200

• Priest-in-Charge, Coltishall Benefice – the Coltishall benefice is set in the Norfolk Broads National Park yet within easy reach of Norwich.  There is a real opportunity to make Christ known across the five rural communities of the benefice and beyond.
  
  Three villages in the benefice have primary schools with whom the new priest/incumbent will wish to build relationships, and there is potential to work with the growing number of families moving into the area. 
  
  The Horstead Centre provides residential stays and activities for children and young people from across the Diocese. It has close links with both church and community and there are the foundations for fruitful engagement. There are small yet committed congregations that seek to grow in number and make meaningful connections with the people of the parishes.
  
  Please be in touch with the Archdeacon of Lynn, The Venerable Catherine Dobson, for more information archdeacon.lynn@dioceseofnorwich.org
  
  
• Rector, Glaven Valley Benefice – the Glaven Valley benefice comprises the villages of Blakeney, Cley, Glandford, Letheringsett and Wiveton, each with its beautiful Anglican church. The area attracts many visitors, second home-owners and holiday makers alike. The five parishes work closely and cooperatively together, and there is a great sense of fellowship, friendship and support across the benefice.  The congregations believe that the love of God in Jesus Christ is for everyone, of all ages and backgrounds, to receive and experience and, out of this belief, they offer a warm welcome to all – both residents and visitors. Benefice services offer various styles of worship, along with many groups, activities and events. 
  
  The Glaven valley benefice is a friendly, welcoming and inclusive community and ministry here is both busy and rewarding, with a ministry team, a benefice office and paid administrator. The Rectory is located in the coastal village of Blakeney with its historic Quay on the stunning north Norfolk coast.
  
  Further information about the benefice can be found at https://glavenvalleychurches.org.uk/ .This post will become vacant in July 2024 and advertised in late autumn.
  
  
• Interim Priest-in- Charge, Coxford Group and Toftrees – set amongst the rural country estates of West Norfolk 5 miles from the market town of Fakenham,  the eight small parishes of the Coxford group with Toftrees are seeking an interim Priest-in-Charge. They will welcome an enthusiastic, outgoing, and pastorally minded priest who will be a visible presence amongst the communities and at the local Church of England school. The parishes are catholic in tradition and enjoy a range of worship through the use of both Common Worship and the Book of Common Prayer. The post is initially a 3 year appointment as together we discern whether the benefice is both financially and missionally sustainable, or whether pastoral reorganisation needs to be considered. The post will be advertised in the summer.
  
  
• Rector, Mattishall and Tudd Valley Benefice – situated just 6 miles to the west of Norwich, with good transport links along the A47, the benefice of Mattishall and Tudd Valley becomes vacant in June 2024. The Rectory is well placed in the village of Mattishall, the largest of the six villages and there are a number of missional activities such as ‘Who let the Dads out’, ‘Little Angels’ Toddler group, Men’s Breakfast and ‘Sing  together for well-being’. There are 3 primary schools in the benefice and 2 high schools in the neighbouring benefice and town of Dereham. The Ministry Team is made up of an Ordained Local Minister, Curate and 3 Licensed Lay Ministers. There is a benefice office in Mattishall and administrator. More details can be found on their website https://matvchurch.uk/ The benefice will soon be working on the profile.
  
  
• Priest-in-Charge, Swaffham and Sporle – The thriving market town of Swaffham and the neighbouring village of Sporle. Eucharistic centred worship. Outreach to the town and wider community is a key part of this role in the future. The parishes are currently working on the profile.

• Team Vicar, (half time) Heart of Norfolk – A Team Vicar to work with the Team Rector in the Heart of Norfolk benefice, with specific responsibility for the parishes of Foulsham, Guist, Stibbard, Wood Norton and Guestwick. The parish profile is available on request.