Vicar, St Stephen’s, Norwich

This exciting post offers an opportunity to lead and shape mission and ministry in Norwich city centre – building on current strengths, developing our outreach, leading us in a new vision. 

The task:

•    Help us discern a renewed vision our church and cafe which draws on our diverse strengths and gifts

•    Help us grow the mission and ministry of the church, especially with schools, children and young people.

•    Grow and oversee lay ministries, including leading worship and pastoral care

•    Together with the staff team, share in the pastoral care of the church congregation, cafe and visitors – in particular, developing the role of cafe friends who work within the cafe offering pastoral conversations and prayer

•    Deepen and grow relationships with the life of the city

•    Lead us in being good stewards of creation and in particular achieving the Eco Church Silver Award

•    Help us discover how we can become a Sanctuary Church to follow the strong Norwich tradition in offering a safe place for those who are vulnerable and threatened

More information can be found in the parish profile, role description and Bishop’s letter.

If you would like an informal conversation about this post, please be in touch with the Archdeacon of Norwich, The Venerable Keith James, archdeacon.norwich@dioceseofnorwich.org

Please submit your Application and Confidential Declaration Form by 5pm on 6th February to Sophie Bell by email to sophie.bell@dioceseofnorwich.org.

Interviews will be held on 7th March