Fantastically located close to the bustling Ipswich Waterfront, we are three congregations now meeting as one who have a heart for God, a heart for mission and a heart for our community.

The Diocese of Southwark in conjunction with Surbiton High School wish to make a joint appointment. This new role combines the duties of Team Vicar of St John the Evangelist Kingston and a School Chaplain for Surbiton High School.

This is an exciting role to lead a group of forward-looking parishes in the service of Christ. We are neighbouring parishes, embracing a rich mixture of Christian expression from pioneering to traditional worship, located in rural and coastal Northumberland, yet only a short drive from the city, approximately 15-20 miles north of Newcastle, and close to the market town of Morpeth.

We pray for a priest who will bring about the changes that are needed to reinvigorate the two churches within the parish. This will require a practical, creative and empathetic thinker who can discern and develop the gifts that lie within the two congregations to help us strengthen links with our community.