The successful candidate would enhance the worshipping life and outreach of a community accustomed to a high standard of traditional music. But we have a wide spectrum of worship needs so the director would also be willing to explore informal/contemporary music styles.

Rector for The United Benefice of Astbury St Mary and Smallwood St John the Baptist on the Cheshire, Peak District border

The Archdeacon will be joining a focused and forward looking staff team, seeking to mobilise the whole people of God for the whole mission of God, by enabling all the baptised to shine as lights for Christ in the world in the power of the Spirit.