Interim Priest in charge of the Benefice of Birkby St John and Woodhouse

This benefice sits just north of Huddersfield town centre in West Yorkshire, within easy reach of the cities of Leeds, Bradford and Wakefield and the towns of Halifax and Dewsbury. There are excellent links further afield via the M62/M1 motorways and the rail network with good train services to London, Manchester and Leeds.

We are looking for a priest who is committed to helping us to grow in numbers, in spiritual commitment to God and in service to the local community as we deepen and strengthen the relationships across our parish. In return we will offer you our support, prayers and practical help from the people of our diverse congregations and parishes.

Please see the Person Specification, Role Description, Brochure and Parish Profile attached for further details of the role and the essential and desirable qualities we are seeking in relation to this post.

 

Apply via Pathways

The closing date for applications for this post is 29th November 2024

Interviews will be held on 10th December 2024

If you require further information including copies of the accounts or would like a conversation about this post please do not hesitate to contact The Ven Bill Braviner, Archdeacon of Halifax by email initially on archdeacon.halifax@leeds.anglican.org . He will then arrange to have a telephone or Zoom conversation with you.

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