House for Duty Priest for the Parish of Horsmonden
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Job Title:
House for Duty Priest for the Parish of Horsmonden
Position type:
Clergy post
Parish Name:
Parish of Horsmonden
Area:
Tonbridge Archdeaconry
Work Terms:
Part-time
Applications Deadline:
25/05/2025
Interview Date:
01/07/2025
Other Information:
The welcoming and committed congregation of Horsmonden seek a House for Duty Priest to live amongst the community and join the vibrant and eager congregation.
“In all our moving around, we’ve never come across a church so close-knit yet openly welcoming to newcomers…” - NM – new member of congregation
“I particularly love our House Group – I’m learning all the time in a small, really safe environment with no pressure.” DS – member of congregation
“In my years of Ministry I have honestly never met more warmth and sense of real ‘fellowship’…” visiting clergy with PTO
About where we are:
Horsmonden is a delightful and active village in the beautiful and peaceful Kent countryside with neighbouring villages of Lamberhurst, Matfield and Brenchley. Nearby Tonbridge has good train access to London and the coast.
The village is on the edge of an area of outstanding natural beauty with a village shop and other amenities, including its own GP surgery.
We offer:
- a vibrant, warm congregation eager to grow and develop
- a lively and expanding village community welcoming of church input
- a stunning 14th century parish church with brand new amenities
- the opportunities to work closely with neighbouring parishes
- a 4 bedroom, 1970s Rectory right in the village with a Church Hall.
- excellent Admin support, PCC Secretary and retired clergy with PTO
If this is you we would LOVE to meet you.
If you wish for an informal chat with the Associate Archdeacon, Wil North, prior to application, please email Executive Assistant, Sal Hamlyn in the first instance on sal.hamlyn@rochester.anglican.org
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