Priest in Charge/Rector of the Cross Reach Churches: Mistley with Manningtree, Bradfield, and Lawford

Closing date:	26 January 2026
Website:	https://crossreachchurches.co.uk/
Location:	Harwich deanery

Are you an experienced leader? Do you have a track-record of leading change and inspiring growth? Are you passionate about sharing the love of God through word and action? We are three churches in North Essex who are looking to grow in faith, love, and unity. We are seeking a Priest in Charge (who will be appointed as Rector following pastoral reorganisation) for the next stage in our journey together.

We are seeking someone who is:

an effective leader who will help us grow in our life together at this exciting time.
able to lead engaging worship in both traditional and contemporary expressions.
excited by opportunities in our schools, areas of new housing, and across the community.
equipped to help us to be a blessing to our communities.

We offer:

a welcoming, engaged, and hard-working church family with a wide range of spiritualities and traditions.
a dedicated and experienced team which currently includes self-supporting and retired clergy, Readers, LLMS, Authorised Local Preachers, Churchwardens, pastoral visitors, and two part-time administrators.

For an application form contact the Archdeacon of Colchester’s office.

For an informal conversation, please email the Area Dean, Revd John Saxon or the Archdeacon or Colchester, Ven Ruth Patten or phone her on 01376 513130

Application deadline: 5pm, 26 January

Interview: 19 March

Parish visits: on the interview day or by prior arrangement

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