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St Peter’s Church is praying for a new vicar who will join us in bringing the gospel of God’s love and redemption to the people of Parr, situated in the deanery of St Helens in the diocese of Liverpool.  St Helens lies mid-way between Liverpool and Manchester and is surrounded by two major roads – the A58 and the A580, along with the motorways M6, M62 and M57, giving good links to two international airports, several universities and teaching hospitals.

We are an evangelical church with an outreach ministry to people of all ages and stages in our low-income community.  Our regular activities include a toddler group, coffee mornings, free hot refreshments, and we have good links with local schools and care homes. 

Our beautifully re-ordered church building is a focal point for local heritage interest, as well as a flexible space.  Our worship is structured without being overly informal – we do, however, robe for communion and pastoral services.  

We are looking for a vicar who will:

• Work alongside us, to develop and direct the gifts of the whole congregation, and deepen our Christian discipleship; 
• Be a catalyst for our mission to the community, interested in people of all-ages, and able to nurture growth in our church.
• Offer pastoral ministry within the church family

We can offer you:

• A small team of dedicated church members who all play our part in the mission and ministry of our church;
• An ethos motivated by the compassion and love of Jesus where all are welcome, and where we go the extra mile to serve the needs of our community. 

This post is offered under Common Tenure EITHER as a House-for-Duty post with a four-bedroom vicarage provided, OR as a part-time 0.4 stipendiary post without housing provided at a stipend of £15,836, depending on the needs of the person appointed.

For an informal conversation, contact Archdeacon Simon Fisher: simon.fisher@liverpool.anglican.org

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We are looking to appoint two full-time stipendiary clergy to lead these four parishes: St James with St Matthews, St John’s Ravenhead, St Luke’s Eccleston and St Mark’s North Road. 

St James with St Matthew’s, St John’s and St Luke’s are the Eccleston team and have a good history of closer collaboration: St Mark’s is new to the grouping but we envisage it working effectively as part of the team. All four churches are broadly evangelical in character, but with different characters and senses of identity, and serving different communities in the north and east of the town of St Helens.

One of you will be Team Rector of the Eccleston Team and Priest-in-Charge of St Mark’s, with overall responsibility for the team, and one will be Team Vicar in the Eccleston Team and Associate Priest of St Mark’s. We hope that you will minister closely together as colleagues, as well as each offering focal ministry in two of the parishes.

Below you will find details of Team Rector and Priest in Charge and you can find details of Team Vicar and Associate Priest here: https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=9319 

Housing is provided in St James Vicarage, 159a St Helens Road, Eccleston Park L34 2QB and in St John’s Vicarage, Crossley Road WA10 3ND. Both are comfortable family homes next to two of our churches.

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We are looking to appoint two full-time stipendiary clergy to lead these four parishes: St James with St Matthews, St John’s Ravenhead, St Luke’s Eccleston and St Mark’s North Road. 

St James with St Matthew’s, St John’s and St Luke’s are the Eccleston team and have a good history of closer collaboration: St Mark’s is new to the grouping but we envisage it working effectively as part of the team. All four churches are broadly evangelical in character, but with different characters and senses of identity, and serving different communities in the north and east of the town of St Helens.

One of you will be Team Rector of the Eccleston Team and Priest-in-Charge of St Mark’s, with overall responsibility for the team, and one will be Team Vicar in the Eccleston Team and Associate Priest of St Mark’s. We hope that you will minister closely together as colleagues, as well as each offering focal ministry in two of the parishes.

Below you will find details of Team Vicar and Associate and you can find details of Team Rector and Priest in Charge here:

 https://www.cofepathways.org/members/modules/job/detail.php?record=9318 

Housing is provided in St James Vicarage, 159a St Helens Road, Eccleston Park L34 2QB and in St John’s Vicarage, Crossley Road WA10 3ND. Both are comfortable family homes next to two of our churches.

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We are an evangelical church with a faithful congregation with a usual Sunday attendance of 30 people with a wonderful opportunity for a priest to be creative and introduce new acts of worship and many missional opportunities. The church building itself has great potential as a community resource which villagers would welcome.

We are looking for a passionate, pastoral, approachable, friendly and caring priest who has experience of successful leadership and a desire to see the church grow.  You will be able to identify, build and strengthen the congregation, communicate well and provide Bible based teaching to enable people to put faith into action.

We are offering you a friendly, enthusiastic church family with 3 retired clergy and extensive lay ministry. 

The Vicarage is on a housing development very close to the church, detached with 5 bedrooms and garden.  

Newburgh is close to Parbold with a railway station and easy access to Southport and Wigan. It is in a rural setting and has a population of about 1000 with many facilities including a post office with small shop and café, The Red Lion pub, Eden café and a farm shop Wilton House. Applecast charity supports young people with learning difficulties and Newburgh CE school is rated as Outstanding by OFSTED. 

Please see the Person Specification, Role Description, Bishops’ statement and Parish Profile attached for further details of the role and the essential and desirable qualities we are seeking in relation to this post.

(If you would prefer it to be part-time without housing provided, we could be flexible)

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We are seeking a full-time Associate Priest (for a 5 year interim post) who will lead on discipleship, groups, pastoral care, and community engagement at Penny Lane Church.

Penny Lane is the Diocese of Liverpool’s first Resource Church, and has seen substantial growth, exceeding expectations, over the past 6 years. It has just planted the second Resource Church, and the Vicar, Alex, has been seconded for around half his time over the next 5 years to leading on the diocesan planting strategy. This is a significant and strategic leadership role within the team, which will allow the Vicar to create the necessary space for that new role whilst still maintaining health and growth at the core at Penny Lane Church. 

We’re dreaming big, and this role is a key part of that vision becoming a reality. You’ll be stepping into an existing, dynamic staff team, but your role will carry clear leadership responsibility within that structure. We are looking for someone who can strengthen the spiritual depth and relational health of the church by building systems that support people to grow in faith, live in community, and step into mission.

If you are interested in this exciting role in our Diocese, please review the attached documents and be in touch for more information.

There is no house currently available within the parish for this fixed term role, and so the expectation is that the appointee would instead be provided with a housing allowance (currently £9001pa). 

Closing Date:         Sunday 30th November

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We are looking for a priest who has the energy, vision and courage to help us grow our Church by sharing the good news of Jesus Christ in ways that are attractive to the communities we serve. Both our Churches have engaged with ‘Leading your Church into Growth’ (LYCiG) and have woven their mission prayer into our liturgy and our prayer life. This engagement has underpinned our outreach work and informed our thinking as we work to grow our Churches.

Holy Trinity was built in 1890 and re-ordered in 2015 when pews were replaced by flexible seating, a new foyer was added with a range of facilities and a mezzanine floor was created at the west end of the nave. Our approach is broadly Liberal Evangelical. We often follow the lectionary but regularly enjoy embarking on a sermon series to encourage spiritual growth in a particular area and to give a freshness to our teaching and preaching. We value our relationship with Trinity St Peter’s CE school very highly.

St Michael and All Angels is an attractive grade 2* listed building and the only public building in the parish. Over the years we have held several artists’ days, retreats, open days and guided tours and is the meeting place for Great Altcar Parish Council. We have an extensive church garden and graveyard. We leave areas of the grounds unmown to encourage wildlife and we have placed several bird and bat boxes in the surrounding trees. We are a silver Eco church. A number of special services are held which are part of rural tradition at Rogationtide and Harvest, for example

Our united benefice has a gifted ministry team which includes an associate self supporting priest, 3 retired clergy, 5 lay readers and 3 informal worship leaders and preachers. In addition we have 2 organists/directors of music and a worship group at Holy Trinity and a robed choir at St Michael’s.

The vicarage is a short distance from the Church in the heart of Formby. It is a well- maintained, spacious and modern 4 -bedroom house with lovely gardens to front and rear.

Formby is a small town of about 25,000 and there are 2 other Anglican churches. Holy Trinity church itself lies in the commercial and shopping heart known as the ‘Village’ . The village provides a central and bustling location for everyday shopping opportunities with chains like Boots, Iceland, Waitrose and Marks & Spencer Simply Food outlets but also smaller family run businesses. It has a modern swimming pool and fitness centre. Altcar is comprised of Great Altcar, a farming community, which is also home to ‘Farmer Ted’s’ and Little Altcar where most of the 3000 parishioners live. It is seen considerable growth with the the building of a new estate, Pinewood Park.

Transport links whether by bus or train are good to Liverpool and Southport and further afield to Manchester. If you’re up for a bit of a drive, within two hours you can reach the scenic coasts of North Wales, or head inland to the breathtaking landscapes of the Lake District, Yorkshire Dales, and Peak District. Locally, you can discover the Wildfowl and Wetland Trust Centre at Martin Mere, the historic Rufford Old Hall (National Trust), and the relaxing Formby Hall Golf Club. Formby Little Theatre and the Atkinson Arts Centre in Southport offer a lively mix of visual and performing arts. In Liverpool, You’ll have easy access to top venues like the Everyman Theatre, Liverpool Empire, Philharmonic Hall, and the Liverpool Arena. Art lovers will enjoy the rich variety of galleries including Tate Liverpool, the Walker Art Gallery, and Bluecoat.

We are praying for the right person to step into this role and join us in sharing the hope and love of Jesus with the world. Could that be you?

Closing Date: 7th January 2026

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Are you passionate about working with children and young people? Do you want to study theology and gain hands-on ministry experience in a supportive and growing team? The Diocese of Liverpool is offering fully funded BA scholarships to study Theology and Youth Work at Emmanuel Theological College, alongside a practical placement in one of our Youth and Children’s Hubs in Liverpool, Wigan, St Helens and Warrington.

We’re looking for people who are:

· Committed Christians who are actively involved in church life

· Eager to study theology in the context of youth and children’s ministry

· Excited to apply what they learn in schools, churches, and communities

· Relational, positive, and strong communicators

· Organised, creative, and passionate about helping young people grow in faith

· We are looking for candidates who are UK-based only

What’s on offer:

· A fully funded 3-year BA degree at Emmanuel Theological College (accredited by Durham University)

· A practical placement in the Youth and Children’s Hub in either Liverpool, Warrington, Wigan or St Helens

· A £500 monthly maintenance grant

· Travel expenses covered for placement-related travel

· Ongoing support from experienced leaders, fellow students, and diocesan staff

· A vibrant learning community at Emmanuel and within your placement Hub

About the Hubs

The Liverpool Diocese has a bold vision to reach, disciple, and resource children, young people, and families to be life-long followers of Jesus. In 2025, the diocese received a significant investment to grow its work with 0 – 18s. Our Youth and Children’s Hubs partner with local church clusters (deaneries) to develop new, creative, and sustainable ministry.

Each Hub will look slightly different depending on the context but will be made up of at least one experienced Youth and Children’s Lead, two Scholarship Students as well as gifted and called lay people. The Hub teams will support existing work with children and families, start new and creative projects to connect with young people, host small discipleship groups for teenagers and work with others to build a growing ministry to 0-18s.

The team will support existing ministries, launch new outreach initiatives, lead small discipleship groups, and help grow a strong and welcoming church community for children and young people.

What you’ll do

As a Scholarship Student, you’ll gain hands-on experience in ministry while developing leadership and practical skills. Activities include:

· Leading groups and worship communities

· Mentoring and connecting with young people

· Collaborating with your Hub team and other church leaders

· Being part of a formation group at Emmanuel with dedicated support

If you have a particular passion — like sports ministry, music outreach, or creative arts — we’ll do our best to shape your role to reflect your gifts and interests.

You won’t be on your own. You’ll be supported by your Hub Lead, a wider diocesan network, and your Emmanuel tutor.

Study and Weekly Rhythm

The scholarship has two components: academic study and practical placement.

Academic Study:

· Delivered by Emmanuel Theological College (Durham University accredited)

· One full teaching day per week (Mondays, term time)

· Additional time for independent study

Placement:

· Based in the Wigan, Warrington, St Helens, Liverpool South, Toxteth and Wavertree, or West Derby Hubs

· A mix of direct youth/children’s work, planning, team time, and study

· Flexibility around evenings/weekends as part of your rhythm

Funding

· Tuition fees for the 3-year BA are fully covered by the Liverpool Diocese

· £500 monthly grant for living expenses

· Travel costs for placement-related journeys

· Grants are paid monthly via standing order on the 15th of each month

Key Dates

· Induction: Wednesday 2nd September 2026

· Commencement Eucharist: Saturday 5th September

· Start of placement and study: Monday 7th September

Placements follow general school term patterns, with breaks at Christmas, Easter, and summer. One week of your summer holiday will be used for either a holiday club or a Christian festival.

How to Apply

If you’re interested or have any questions, please contact: Yana Rusina 0-18s Project Assistant on Yana.Rusina@liverpool.anglican.org

To apply, send the following to Yana:

· A 1-page CV

· A covering letter, telling us:

· A bit about your journey with Jesus

· Your hopes for the future

· Why you’re passionate about youth and children’s ministry

· Which Hub you’d prefer to be based in: Wigan, Warrington, St Helens, Liverpool South, Toxteth and Wavertree, or West Derby

Closing date: 31/01/26

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In early 2014 Liverpool Cathedral started ‘Sepas’, a Persian congregation where the worship and teaching is in Farsi or translated into English.  The Sepas Assistant’s responsibilities include providing administrative and practical support to ensure efficient operation of the Sepas team and service. You will support the Canon for Mission and FaitDevelopment (currently Canon Neal Barnes), and the Sepas LML in the work of Sepas through a variety of tasks related to operation, organisation and communication, being a part of the Sepas leadership team, and helping to teach on Sepas Baptism and Confirmation courses, leadership courses and Bible studies. You will be required to undertake safeguarding training at Basic, Foundation and Safer Recruitment levels.

 Key responsibilities include:-

 Sunday worship   

• Administrative support for the Sepas teams: There are small teams of volunteers who lead the music, run the audio-visuals, translate, offer hospitality and welcome. The post-holder will liaise with the leader of each team and coordinate their involvement.
• Preaching at the Sunday Sepas services, as part of a rota.
• Assisting in the preparation of Sunday service materials: To include circulating the Order of Service to those involved in leading worship. 

Discipleship programmes

• Assisting in the teaching of Sepas discipleship and nurture courses and groups, notably the Baptism and Confirmation preparation courses (currently Sunday mornings) and pre-ceremony interviews, and the weekly hybrid Bible studies (currently Sunday afternoons).

Pastoral support

• Assisting the LML and Canon Neal in supporting those in the asylum process through writing letters and, where necessary, attendance at asylum tribunals. 
• Assisting with pastoral care including appropriate pastoral visits in compliance with the Safer Working Practice for Home Visits. 

Administration

1.To oversee registration by entering information into an Excel file for the following:

• Baptism Course, Confirmation Course, English classes, Bible studies and newcomers’ registration.
• Safeguarding: assisting the LML with the Induction sessions for new members, maintaining the Sepas safeguarding file, and keeping volunteer records up to date and compliant with the recommendations of the 2023 Sepas Internal Safeguarding Audit.

2. Administration

• Helping to prepare court and immigration letters 
• Preparing Baptism and Confirmation certificates and packs 

3. Room Bookings

• Checking the weekly Requests List 
• Book rooms for Sepas meetings as required 

4. Sunday service preparation 

• Coordinate between Sepas teams involved in Sunday services including the Worship, AV, Hospitality, and Sunday school teams.
• Create Power Points for Sunday services 
• Check the supplies for Sunday service and other activities during the week. 
• Checking readers’ rota

• Shopping for Sepas 
• Create and print the “Verse of the week” handout
• Prepare monthly expenses claim forms 

5. Sunday Duties 

• Checking the doors are opened and closed before and after services.
• Checking the needs of the teams serving at Sepas 
• Coordination between the teams 
• Ensure all required equipment is in place for services and the social time afterwards
• Make arrangements when required for Holy Communion, Baptism or Confirmation 
• Helping the Vergers to arrange the seats in Lady Chapel 

6. Sepas meetings

• Arranging seats and distributing Bibles 
• Managing registration 
• Managing tea and coffee with the welcome team 
• Maintaining contact with Sepas members through phone calls, visits, WhatsApp and email.

• Other relevant duties as may be requested from time to time and commensurate with the role

Person Specification

The successful candidate for this role will assist in the leadership and smooth running of the worship of the Sepas community.  This role would be suited to an emerging leader wishing to develop their skills further. 

The post Holder should have the following requirements:       

• Experience of working with volunteers
• An accomplished team player, but able to take appropriate initiative when required.
• Some experience in public speaking and, ideally, preaching or teaching
• Pastoral sensitivity with particular regard to the needs of asylum seekers and vulnerable adults and able to maintain confidentiality, especially when handling sensitive personal information.
• Excellent time management 
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Attention to detail and problem solving skills
• Written and verbal communication skills in Farsi and English.
• Organisational and planning skills

Closing date: 16/11/25

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The postholder will coordinate the development of youth work aged 11-18 years in the Southport Circuit and inspire and foster leadership in young people.

• To oversee and coordinate youth work across the Circuit
• To support, encourage and resource the team of volunteers who work with young people across
the Circuit
• To link in with and support teams who lead activities and groups for young people across the
churches
• Liaise with the Children’s and Family Worker regarding work with children and young people
• To encourage and support youth participation in the life of churches across the Circuit
• To nurture young people and help them explore and develop their faith
• Develop new initiatives that would enhance our work with young people and support the
development of young leaders
• To help churches think creatively about engaging with unchurched young people
• To connect in with the work of our churches who already have links with schools and work
collaboratively where appropriate with the Southport & Area Schools Worker Trust
• To keep accurate records, monitor progress, and present reports to the Circuit Meeting
• To ensure effective risk assessments and safe working practices in relation to youth work are
maintained and reviewed across the Circuit, in liaison with appropriate church personnel and
volunteers
• Attend appropriate training and events

Closing 28/11/25

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The postholder will coordinate and facilitate the effective delivery and development of children’s work (0– 11yrs) across the 9 churches of the Southport Circuit, with the aim of enabling children and their families to be fully participating and engaged members of their churches.

• To oversee and coordinate children’s work across the Circuit
• To support, encourage and resource the team of volunteers who work with children across the
Circuit
• To link in with and support teams who lead activities and groups for children across the churches
• Liaise with the Youth Worker regarding work with children and young people
• To encourage churches to grow in their welcome and engagement with families
• To help equip parents to help their children explore and develop their faith
• Develop new initiatives that would enhance our work with children and families
• To help churches think creatively about engaging with unchurched children and their families
• To connect in with the work of our churches who already have links with schools and work
collaboratively where appropriate with the Southport & Area Schools Worker Trust
• To keep accurate records, monitor progress, and present reports to the Circuit Meeting
• To ensure effective risk assessments and safe working practices in relation to children’s work are maintained and reviewed across the Circuit, in liaison with appropriate church personnel and
volunteers
• Attend appropriate training and events

Closing date: 28/11/25

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