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.
St John’s Thorpe Edge is an urban parish of just over 5000 people in north-east Bradford, and is in the top 2% nationally in terms of overall deprivation. It comprises a large social housing estate, with the church buildings at its heart, as well as some new-build housing. It forms a benefice with the parish of St John’s Greengates, but for the latter part of the outgoing priest’s ministry she became part-time and relinquished her role at Greengates.
St John’s has a long-standing and deep commitment to its local community. For example, its buildings include a day centre which hosts two groups, as well as a Community Café which provides very low-cost warm meals.
For an informal chat about this role please contact Ven Dr Andy Jolley, Archdeacon of Bradford on 07973 458403
A Brochure, Role Description and Person Spec plus info about NE Bradford can all be found by clicking the links.