We are seeking a Curate to serve at St George’s Church, Littleport.
About St George’s
* St George’s Church is a small, welcoming church committed to nurturing and encouraging people through a range of services and other events.
* We are also passionate about reaching out to love and care for those who are in need and searching for God.
* Our hope and prayer is that many discover the good news of Jesus Christ and come to know him personally. Our worship and theological tradition is broadly evangelical.
* We are passionate about becoming a church for all ages, reflecting the diversity of Littleport and recognize to do this we need to engage with children, young people and whole families. We have good relationships with the schools, churches, and community groups in the town and have a faithful ministry team and PCC.
* It’s an exciting time to join St George’s as we embark on a new journey and vision together.
Opportunities for a Curate
* To take a lead in pioneering a new monastic community which is sent out missionally within Littleport, but could be a hub for the wider area.
* To support and contribute to sport and wellbeing ministry.
* To be involved in leading/contributing to Faith Exploration/Alpha Courses, Baptism and Parenting Courses, Confirmation Classes, Pastoral Training.
* To lead Funerals, Burials of Ashes, Weddings, Baptisms, and Thanksgiving Services.
* To lead and preach at a range of services from traditional Holy Communion to Messy Church.
* To engage creatively with the festivals (secular and Christian) that we celebrate during the course of each year.
* To take part in the development of our children and/or young people through groups and events and through our partnership with the schools.
* To benefit and help further develop the link we have as hosts of the Littleport Food Hub, St George’s Warm Space and links with the community such as the Town Council, over 65’s lead (council employed), Community Youth Lead (council employed), Social Prescriber, Youth for Christ and other churches in Littleport.
* Opportunity to be involved in ministry within a Care Home setting as well as Home Communion.
Find out more and Apply
* To find out more about St George’s Church, Littleport, view the information pack – click here.
* To have a further conversation about serving a Curacy here, in the first instance please contact Revd Peter Leach, Deputy Diocesan Director of Mission and Ministry on peter.leech@elydiocese.org.
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