Clergy

Priest in Charge of the Aune Valley Mission Community (0.5 FTE)

Closing date for applications: 11:59pm on 25th March 2025

Interview date: 8th & 9th April 2025

Comprising the parishes of Thurlestone, South Milton, Churchstow, Woodleigh, Loddiswell

Devon’s peaceful river Avon, Bantham’s roaring surf and four more beautiful beaches bind our five rural parishes. With thanksgiving and a vision for growth we seek an energetic priest, who will relish the pastoral and mission opportunities in our schools, farms, villages and among our many regular visitors.

We are looking for someone who –

Can encourage all in discerning God’s call
Has a heart for mission, who is outward looking, visible and will be joyfully and actively engaged with our communities
Is a strategic, inclusive and collaborative leader and able to deliver vision for growth
Embraces, leads, enables joyful worship, creatively in different contexts and traditions.
Will build strong supportive links with our parish schools, pupils and their parents

We offer –

A part-time stipendiary post with a 4-bedroom house, in a wonderful village location, close to beaches and estuaries
Faithful and committed parishes with a desire for growth
A warm welcome of prayer, friendship and hospitality

For an informal conversation about the post, please contact the Ven. Douglas Dettmer, Archdeacon of Totnes, on (01626) 832064 or ADT@exeter.anglican.org

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The appointment is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure. We aim to be a diverse and truly representative diocese, and we particularly welcome applications from women and from people of Global Majority heritage.