Rector of the United Benefice of King’s Beck (half-time)

“Eight Buildings One Church” is looking for a part-time Rector.

Could it be you?

We are situated between the City and the North Norfolk coast.  We are a rural community with a committed weekly congregation of approximately 30.  Our villages are Banningham, Colby, Felmingham, Skeyton, Sloley, Suffield, Swanton Abbott and Tuttington.

As a family we are reaching out through prayer to be active exciting places where all ages may become involved in worship, devotion, caring and service, to answer to the love and joy of God and welcome Him into our busy lives.  

We need someone who:

• Listens with patience and is approachable
• Will continue to foster the young people in our primary schools
• Will lead with confidence and creativity to incorporate traditional and new ideas for our services
• Is appreciative of the skills and abilities of the team and church family
• Has a wide-ranging approach to nurture lay members and those coming new to Christian life
• Is excited to develop community links and will welcome the chance to be seen and recognised in all our villages

We can offer:

• A sincere, enthusiastic welcome
• A strong, established Lay Ministry Team who are hard-working and enjoy being challenged
• One PCC across the Benefice
• Cohesion across all eight churches
• Good links with our two primary schools, including an Open the Book team
• Commitment to reach out to our communities
• A Benefice Newsletter delivered to all eight parishes

For an informal conversation about this post, please contact The Rt Revd Ian Bishop, Bishop of Thetford on 07715 102519 or email bishop.thetford@dioceseofnorwich.org