1 Contract jobs in Gretna, Dumfries And Galloway

Rector (0.6 fte post / 3 days per week including Sundays)

All Saints, Lockerbie & St John's Moffat

Location:

Scotland

Recruiter:

United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway
Ref: JN013654

Scottish Episcopal

Church United Diocese of Glasgow and Galloway
Is God calling you to serve in Scotland?

Situated in the South-West of Scotland, the joint charges of All Saints and St John's Scottish Episcopal Churches are looking to find a part-time Rector to lead them into the next chapter of their ministry. Registered Scottish Charities, OSCR No.: SC005772 & SC003183

We are looking for someone:

• Who loves God, and loves to share their faith with both churchgoers and the wider community including those yet to find faith.
• Able to befriend people from all backgrounds, encouraging them naturally to flourish spiritually.
• A team player who can draw out, develop and blend our gifts, encouraging volunteers to help achieve our goals.
• Someone motivated by community outreach and developing relationships with local schools, care homes and ecumenical colleagues.

In return, we offer:

• A warm, welcoming, supportive and creative Vestry and Congregation in each church.
• A modern 4-bed Rectory with easy access to schools, shops and recreational facilities based in Lockerbie, with good transport links by road and rail.
• Respect for the part-time nature of the role enabling you to establish a healthy rhythm of life.
• Flexibility regarding starting date.

Does this sound like it might be your calling?

To find out more, visit: www.glasgow.anglican.org/vacancies

Applicants must be an ordained member of the Anglican Communion or in a denomination in full communion with the Scottish Episcopal Church.
Informal conversations welcomed: bishop@glasgow.anglican.org

Enhanced disclosure will be required.

Closing Date: 12noon on Friday, 13 June 2025
First Zoom interview: TBC

Closing date: 13 June 2025

• Who loves God, and loves to share their faith with both churchgoers and the wider community including those yet to find faith.
• Able to befriend people from all backgrounds, encouraging them naturally to flourish spiritually.
• A team player who can draw out, develop and blend our gifts, encouraging volunteers to help achieve our goals.
• Someone motivated by community outreach and developing relationships with local schools, care homes and ecumenical colleagues.
  
  A modern 4-bed Rectory with easy access to schools, shops and recreational facilities based in Lockerbie, with good transport links by road and rail.
• Respect for the part-time nature of the role enabling you to establish a healthy rhythm of life.
• Flexibility regarding starting date.