This two-parish benefice, embracing both rural and urban communities in South Somerset, is situated in a pleasant location with good road and rail links. We long to reach out with the love of God more widely into our communities and to see God’s kingdom grow.

This is an unusual part-time post (Sundays plus two full days, or the equivalent spread over the week) located in rural north Oxfordshire. Our benefice is made up of 3 parishes, 4 churches and 3 congregations.

We have an exciting opportunity for you to create and drive initiatives to meet the spiritual needs of older folk, including those whose independence and/or social engagement are limited. You will offer them spiritual support, promote their spiritual welfare and recruit, organise, train and encourage a cohort of volunteers, the Anna Friends, to assist you. You will work with churches ecumenically, with existing groups and in the wider community.