Full Time Vicar of the Benefice of Coggeshall and United Parishes (CAUP)
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 11th January 2026
Parish visits and interview: Monday 9th & Tuesday 10th February 2026
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