Priest in Charge, St Martin Knowle, Bristol
A single church benefice in South Bristol, with easy access to both the city centre and countryside.
Our thriving and growing church seeks to be a beacon of God’s love and light in our local community, which is a mixed urban parish of 8000 people.
We hope that you will be:
Grounded in a lively, infectious faith in Jesus
Able to flourish in our eucharistic tradition and open to developing other expressions of worship
An enthusiastic leader, able to work collaboratively with lay and ordained colleagues
Keen to strengthen our community links to further the Kingdom of God
Experienced in developing discipleship pathways, including for younger generations
We can offer:
A friendly, inclusive, mixed-aged church community
Engaged Church Officers, an active Ministry Team and part-time paid administrator
Teams undertaking pastoral care and other areas of ministry
Good connection with our local school
Strong collaboration with the Deanery and Diocese
A spacious four bedroomed vicarage, adjacent to the church
For an informal conversation: Christopher Bryan, Archdeacon of Malmesbury please email christopher.bryan@bristoldiocese.org
Closes: Monday 28 April 2025
Interviews 2&3 June 2025
For more details including the parish profile, job description and to apply please visit the Church of Englands Pathways Website
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Those with disabilities or those from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds are under-represented in our diocese, so we particularly encourage applications from clergy in these groups.
The Diocese of Bristol is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. All post holders are expected to share this commitment.
All appointments are subject to acceptable pre-appointment checks, including a satisfactory Enhanced DBS Check