Two lively and distinct parishes in attractive rural settings, one evangelical and the other with a more traditional approach,

Are you passionate about growing churches and have a heart for parish ministry? Can you cast a fresh vision led by the Spirit, taking people with you? Can you affirm what’s already good while adapting the culture to attract a new generation of leaders? If so, is God calling you to be our new vicar?

The Bishop of Gloucester seeks to appoint a Rector for this lively and active rural benefice of seven parishes with a strong sense of mutual support and teamwork, a clear commitment to mission and evangelism, and a growing sense of unity across a diversity of worship traditions (stretching from BCP to Café Church and a ‘New Wine’ style service).

We are a new grouping of five parishes located in rural South Somerset centred around Somerton, the ancient capital of Wessex, following the recent re-organisation in the Ivelchester Deanery. We expect to become a new Benefice shortly and eagerly await the vital missing piece of our faith and community jigsaw – a new Priest in Charge.