New Clergy Roles in North East Bradford
As a result of recent retirements, we have the opportunity to reimagine our approach to mission and ministry in the North East area of the Bradford Episcopal Area. This area includes the parishes of Holy Trinity Idle, St John’s Greengates, St John’s Thorpe Edge, St Luke’s Eccleshill and St Cuthbert’s Wrose. Building on the closer relationships that have been developing between these five parishes, we are seeking three new clergy, who will work collaboratively with each other, and with the Resourcing Church of Holy Trinity Idle to take forward mission across the whole area.
The Parish of Eccleshill has recently become vacant after a ministry of 22 years from the previous incumbent. Often, after lengthy periods of continuous ministry from a previous vicar, there are searching questions - some new, some long-standing - that must be addressed, such as how much of the whole parish is being reached with the gospel, how to build greater financial strength and whether to continue as a standalone parish. The answers to these questions usually require considerable change, which needs to be carefully managed. In particular, St Luke’s faces two particular challenges: engaging with people moving into the newly built homes as well as those already living in the large social housing estate of Ravenscliffe as well as Fagley.
For an informal chat about this role or the two other roles advertised in the NE Area of Bradford (Associate Vicar of Idle, Greengates and Wrose and Interim Community Priest in Thorpe Edge (0.5) ) please contact Ven Dr Andy Jolley, Archdeacon of Bradford on 07973 458403.
The Role Description, Person Spec and Brochure can be viewed here, together with an overview of the plans for North East Bradford
To apply please go to Pathways. Closing date for applications is 5th May 2024