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St Peter’s Church is praying for a new vicar who will join us in bringing the gospel of God’s love and redemption to the people of Parr, situated in the deanery of St Helens in the diocese of Liverpool.  St Helens lies mid-way between Liverpool and Manchester and is surrounded by two major roads – the A58 and the A580, along with the motorways M6, M62 and M57, giving good links to two international airports, several universities and teaching hospitals.

We are an evangelical church with an outreach ministry to people of all ages and stages in our low-income community.  Our regular activities include a toddler group, coffee mornings, free hot refreshments, and we have good links with local schools and care homes. 

Our beautifully re-ordered church building is a focal point for local heritage interest, as well as a flexible space.  Our worship is structured without being overly informal – we do, however, robe for communion and pastoral services.  

We are looking for a vicar who will:

• Work alongside us, to develop and direct the gifts of the whole congregation, and deepen our Christian discipleship; 
• Be a catalyst for our mission to the community, interested in people of all-ages, and able to nurture growth in our church.
• Offer pastoral ministry within the church family

We can offer you:

• A small team of dedicated church members who all play our part in the mission and ministry of our church;
• An ethos motivated by the compassion and love of Jesus where all are welcome, and where we go the extra mile to serve the needs of our community. 

This post is offered under Common Tenure EITHER as a House-for-Duty post with a four-bedroom vicarage provided, OR as a part-time 0.4 stipendiary post without housing provided at a stipend of £15,836, depending on the needs of the person appointed.

For an informal conversation, contact Archdeacon Simon Fisher: simon.fisher@liverpool.anglican.org

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We are an evangelical church with a faithful congregation with a usual Sunday attendance of 30 people with a wonderful opportunity for a priest to be creative and introduce new acts of worship and many missional opportunities. The church building itself has great potential as a community resource which villagers would welcome.

We are looking for a passionate, pastoral, approachable, friendly and caring priest who has experience of successful leadership and a desire to see the church grow.  You will be able to identify, build and strengthen the congregation, communicate well and provide Bible based teaching to enable people to put faith into action.

We are offering you a friendly, enthusiastic church family with 3 retired clergy and extensive lay ministry. 

The Vicarage is on a housing development very close to the church, detached with 5 bedrooms and garden.  

Newburgh is close to Parbold with a railway station and easy access to Southport and Wigan. It is in a rural setting and has a population of about 1000 with many facilities including a post office with small shop and café, The Red Lion pub, Eden café and a farm shop Wilton House. Applecast charity supports young people with learning difficulties and Newburgh CE school is rated as Outstanding by OFSTED. 

Please see the Person Specification, Role Description, Bishops’ statement and Parish Profile attached for further details of the role and the essential and desirable qualities we are seeking in relation to this post.

(If you would prefer it to be part-time without housing provided, we could be flexible)

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We are looking for a priest who has the energy, vision and courage to help us grow our Church by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in ways that are attractive to the communities we serve. Both our Churches have engaged with ‘Leading your Church into Growth’ (LYCiG) and have woven their mission prayer into our liturgy and our prayer life. This engagement has underpinned our outreach work and informed our thinking as we work to grow our Churches.

Holy Trinity was built in 1890 and re-ordered in 2015 when pews were replaced by flexible seating, a new foyer was added with a range of facilities and a mezzanine floor was created at the west end of the nave. Our approach is broadly Liberal Evangelical. We often follow the lectionary but regularly enjoy embarking on a sermon series to encourage spiritual growth in a particular area and to give a freshness to our teaching and preaching. We value our relationship with Trinity St Peter’s CE school very highly.

St Michael and All Angels is an attractive grade 2* listed building and the only public building in the parish. Over the years we have held several artists’ days, retreats, open days and guided tours and is the meeting place for Great Altcar Parish Council. We have an extensive church garden and graveyard. We leave areas of the grounds unmown to encourage wildlife and we have placed several bird and bat boxes in the surrounding trees. We are a silver Eco church. A number of special services are held which are part of rural tradition at Rogationtide and Harvest, for example

Our united benefice has a gifted ministry team which includes an associate self supporting priest, 3 retired clergy, 5 lay readers and 3 informal worship leaders and preachers. In addition we have 2 organists/directors of music and a worship group at Holy Trinity and a robed choir at St Michael’s.

The vicarage is a short distance from the Church in the heart of Formby. It is a well- maintained, spacious and modern 4 -bedroom house with lovely gardens to front and rear.

Formby is a small town of about 25,000 and there are 2 other Anglican churches. Holy Trinity church itself lies in the commercial and shopping heart known as the ‘Village’ . The village provides a central and bustling location for everyday shopping opportunities with chains like Boots, Iceland, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer Simply Food outlets but also smaller family run businesses. It has a modern swimming pool and fitness centre. Altcar is comprised of Great Altcar, a farming community, which is also home to ‘Farmer Ted’s’ and Little Altcar where most of the 3000 parishioners live. It is seen considerable growth with the the building of a new estate, Pinewood Park.

Transport links whether by bus or train are good to Liverpool and Southport and further afield to Manchester. If you’re up for a bit of a drive, within two hours you can reach the scenic coasts of North Wales, or head inland to the breathtaking landscapes of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and Peak District. Locally, you can discover the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust Centre at Martin Mere, the historic Rufford Old Hall (National Trust), and the relaxing Formby Hall Golf Club. Formby Little Theatre and the Atkinson Arts Centre in Southport offer a lively mix of visual and performing arts. In Liverpool, You’ll have easy access to top venues like the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool Empire, Philharmonic Hall, and the Liverpool Arena. Art lovers will enjoy the rich variety of galleries including Tate Liverpool, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bluecoat.

We are praying for the right person to step into this role and join us in sharing the hope and love of Jesus with the world. Could that be you?

Closing Date: 7th January 2026

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Aigburth is flourishing suburban area with excellent transport links, good quality schools and local shops and restaurants to the south of Liverpool city. Aigburth is a popular place to live and work. The parish includes four schools, including St Margaret’s Church of England Academy which is adjacent to the church. 

The parish is confident and financially sound, yet mindful of the need to change and adapt to the continuous challenges of our times. Like many churches, attendance has failed to recover to pre-pandemic levels. There is a real sense within the Parochial Church Council that, despite many past successes, they are at a crossroads, seeking a revitalisation of mission and growth.  In recent years the Deanery has explored becoming a single larger parish under the diocesan Fit for Mission scheme; St Anne’s has remained as a single parish, with the process identifying a need for change and revitalisation in mission. It is important to the parish that they remain actively engaged in collaboration in a wide and diverse Deanery that fosters team working, the sharing of best practice, and the development of real and lasting fellowship. The person called to be Vicar here will be someone committed to working and worshipping with colleagues across the breadth of the Church of England, focusing on what unites us.

Closing Date:         Sunday 4th January 2026

We are Church St Helens: one parish with eleven churches and a team of ten stipendiary clergy, learning together what it means to work as a team to the glory of God in St Helens. We are aiming to work more closely with one another: bringing together our laity and clergy to be more effective in mission, discipleship, leadership and justice. This continues to be a work in progress and we are looking for a dynamic leader who can continue this journey of change with us. 

You will lead two of our churches on the east side of the town of St Helens: St Paul’s Blackbrook and St Philip’s Parr. They are warm and welcoming communities, with great local teams of lay people. You will have a heart for introducing people to Jesus, deepening discipleship, developing Christian leaders and working for justice.

As part of the wider team you will find a contribution to the whole by developing a portfolio ministry according to your skills. We would love to develop our evangelism and our communications, but we would also love to see the passion and skills you will bring.

We are looking forward to serving with you.

Meet the Church:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=pvHZkcszUg8

Note: this is a full-time permanent stipendiary post as Team Vicar. Housing is provided in one of our vicarage-standard houses in the parish. 

Shortlisting: TBC

Interviews: TBC

Please do reach out to the Team Rector for a conversation about this exciting role or to speak about the wonderful things happening in Church Helens.

The Church St Helen’s Team Rector – The Revd Canon Dr Chris Daniel:

Mobile: 07914 760021 or Email: chris.daniel@churchsthelens.org

For more information please contact: 

Ven Simon Fisher, Archdeacon of St Helens & Warrington:

Mobile: 07914760021 or email: simon.fisher@liverpool.anglican.org

We are continuing our work to actively increase the diversity of those working in the diocese and in pursuit of that we are using anonymous shortlisting. 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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Are you passionate about working with children and young people? Do you want to study theology and gain hands-on ministry experience in a supportive and growing team? The Diocese of Liverpool is offering fully funded BA scholarships to study Theology and Youth Work at Emmanuel Theological College, alongside a practical placement in one of our Youth and Children’s Hubs in Liverpool, Wigan, St Helens and Warrington.

We’re looking for people who are:

· Committed Christians who are actively involved in church life

· Eager to study theology in the context of youth and children’s ministry

· Excited to apply what they learn in schools, churches, and communities

· Relational, positive, and strong communicators

· Organised, creative, and passionate about helping young people grow in faith

· We are looking for candidates who are UK-based only

What’s on offer:

· A fully funded 3-year BA degree at Emmanuel Theological College (accredited by Durham University)

· A practical placement in the Youth and Children’s Hub in either Liverpool, Warrington, Wigan or St Helens

· A £500 monthly maintenance grant

· Travel expenses covered for placement-related travel

· Ongoing support from experienced leaders, fellow students, and diocesan staff

· A vibrant learning community at Emmanuel and within your placement Hub

About the Hubs

The Liverpool Diocese has a bold vision to reach, disciple, and resource children, young people, and families to be life-long followers of Jesus. In 2025, the diocese received a significant investment to grow its work with 0 – 18s. Our Youth and Children’s Hubs partner with local church clusters (deaneries) to develop new, creative, and sustainable ministry.

Each Hub will look slightly different depending on the context but will be made up of at least one experienced Youth and Children’s Lead, two Scholarship Students as well as gifted and called lay people. The Hub teams will support existing work with children and families, start new and creative projects to connect with young people, host small discipleship groups for teenagers and work with others to build a growing ministry to 0-18s.

The team will support existing ministries, launch new outreach initiatives, lead small discipleship groups, and help grow a strong and welcoming church community for children and young people.

What you’ll do

As a Scholarship Student, you’ll gain hands-on experience in ministry while developing leadership and practical skills. Activities include:

· Leading groups and worship communities

· Mentoring and connecting with young people

· Collaborating with your Hub team and other church leaders

· Being part of a formation group at Emmanuel with dedicated support

If you have a particular passion — like sports ministry, music outreach, or creative arts — we’ll do our best to shape your role to reflect your gifts and interests.

You won’t be on your own. You’ll be supported by your Hub Lead, a wider diocesan network, and your Emmanuel tutor.

Study and Weekly Rhythm

The scholarship has two components: academic study and practical placement.

Academic Study:

· Delivered by Emmanuel Theological College (Durham University accredited)

· One full teaching day per week (Mondays, term time)

· Additional time for independent study

Placement:

· Based in the Wigan, Warrington, St Helens, Liverpool South, Toxteth and Wavertree, or West Derby Hubs

· A mix of direct youth/children’s work, planning, team time, and study

· Flexibility around evenings/weekends as part of your rhythm

Funding

· Tuition fees for the 3-year BA are fully covered by the Liverpool Diocese

· £500 monthly grant for living expenses

· Travel costs for placement-related journeys

· Grants are paid monthly via standing order on the 15th of each month

Key Dates

· Induction: Wednesday 2nd September 2026

· Commencement Eucharist: Saturday 5th September

· Start of placement and study: Monday 7th September

Placements follow general school term patterns, with breaks at Christmas, Easter, and summer. One week of your summer holiday will be used for either a holiday club or a Christian festival.

How to Apply

If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact: Yana Rusina 0-18s Project Assistant on Yana.Rusina@liverpool.anglican.org

To apply, send the following to Yana:

· A 1-page CV

· A covering letter, telling us:

· A bit about your journey with Jesus

· Your hopes for the future

· Why you’re passionate about youth and children’s ministry

· Which Hub you’d prefer to be based in: Wigan, Warrington, St Helens, Liverpool South, Toxteth and Wavertree, or West Derby

Closing date: 31/01/26

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We’re delighted to offer an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified and experienced person as our church’s Youth and Children’s Worker.

Here at St Peter’s our vision is for each person to experience whole life discipleship. This is an exciting and fulfilling opportunity to further our offer to the young people of St. Peters, beyond childhood, into their teenage years and beyond in developing their path with God.

We are looking for someone with a passion for working with and nurturing young people, excellent communication skills and a good record in leadership.

Our first efforts to find a suitable candidate earlier this year were unsuccessful, so perhaps if you hesitated before, you should be encouraged to apply this time around!

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The United Benefice of St Cuthbert’s Halsall and St Thomas Lydiate are looking for an organist and choir lead, to help lead worship. We are two liberal catholic parishes in Ormskirk Deanery and wish to build on our existing choir and grow our music culture.

The successful applicant would be expected to play for the majority of the two Sunday morning services, lead a choir practice (currently on a Wednesday evening) as well as occasional offices and key festivals. The post would attract an honorarium.

For further information and to express an interest in the post please contact

Rev Dr Susan Salt Rector, Halsall and Lydiate.

rectorhalsallandlydiate@gmail.com

St Thomas’ vicarage, Church Lane, Lydiate, L31 4HL

Application will be by letter and CV and must supply contact details for 2 referees. The post will be subject to a DBS Check

Closing date 5th January 2026

Selection process will be interview and audition on one of the church organs.