The Bishop of Newcastle wishes to appoint a full-time priest to be Team Rector to the Benefice of Cramlington Team Ministry.
Cramlington is a key commercial and residential centre in Northumberland and this is a parish with a large, diverse population and a vibrant community life. A new Team Rector is sought who can bring energy and vision to create a new profile for the church in a town. We are looking to increase the welcome and presence of the church, particularly since the challenges of Covid. St Nicholas is a well-known parish church building in the town and worship is in the contemporary style in the evangelical tradition.
Key to this role is working to identify the mission priorities of the parish. This includes enabling the current congregations to continue to deepen their faith, engage with the community and grow their participation in mission and ministry. Another main part of this role is continuing close links with the Hope Centre as a key place of outreach through the foodbank and other social projects, as well as strengthening schools’ work. There is also an opportunity through this role to explore the possibilities of new worshipping communities in the town. St Thomas, Newcastle Church is designated as a resource for supporting the establishment of new worshipping communities and is available to support and lead on initiatives with the Team Rector and PCC.
Might God be calling you, as a priest with a passion to see people grow in faith and confidence, an enthusiasm for building relationships across communities, and a vision for the sharing of the Gospel, to help us to turn outward in mission and to be truly “Good News” for Cramlington.
For an informal conversation, and expressions of interest, contact:
The Rt Rev’d Mark Wroe, Bishop of Berwick:
0191 285 2220
bishopofberwick@newcastle.anglican.org
The Rev’d David Gray, Team Vicar
or
The Rev’d Canon Ian Flintoft, Area Dean of the Bedlington Deanery:
07469 950 231