Full Time Vicar of the Benefice of Coggeshall and United Parishes (CAUP)

Closing date:	16 August 2026
Contact:	Archdeacon of Stansted
Website:	https://caup.org.uk/
Location:	North East Essex

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to share God’s love with joy, as part of a team, in beautiful rural North Essex?

We are a liberal, inclusive Anglo Catholic benefice of three parishes, seeking a Vicar for the next stage in our journey together as we grow in faith, love, and unity.

We are seeking someone who:

effectively builds and relishes teamwork, who will help us grow in our life together as one benefice.
rejoices in leading engaging worship in across a range of liturgical expressions.
is excited by opportunities in our schools, areas of significant new housing, and within the community.
loves people and will help us grow as disciples whatever our age and stage.

We offer:

a welcoming and engaged church family, with a range of styles and traditions.
a dedicated, hardworking and experienced lay and ordained team and paid administrative support
A lovely home in the heart of the benefice

For an informal conversation and to request an application form contact the Archdeacon of Stansted’s office

Application deadline: 5pm, Sunday 16th August 2026

Parish tours & interview: Thursday 17th & Friday 18th September 2026

CAUP Benefice Profile

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