Clergy Vacancies

Incumbent-designate of Upper Holme Valley East

Come and minister in ‘Last of the Summer Wine’ country, in the beautiful Holme Valley. The Upper Holme Valley as a whole area (made famous through the TV series ‘Last of the Summer Wine’, which was filmed here) consists of seven parishes, which have formed a Team Ministry for many years. Following the departure of the Team Rector and one of the Team Vicars, long-standing plans for the area to be served by two stipendiary clergy were put in place, and discussions among the parishes resulted in a decision that the team ministry ought to be split into two benefices, each with its own incumbent. This results in a vacancy for an incumbent for the Eastern benefice, comprising the parishes of Thurstonland, Hepworth and New Mill.

Rector of Kirkheaton

This lively evangelical church is on the outskirts of Huddersfield in West Yorkshire (ASA 100 adults with daughter church in the neighbouring village of Grange Moor ASA 13). In addition to ASA the church has regular contact with approximately 150 additional people during each month through mid-week events. The parish has a population of 15000 and is looking for someone who is committed to biblical preaching and witness under the direction of the Holy Spirit.